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Fisheries Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-14).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Legislation
Date
1985 (2019)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting fisheries
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Indigenous peoples Framework law Marine fisheries Aquaculture Mariculture Marine fishes Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Foreign fishing Crustaceans Navigation Aquatic plants Inland fisheries Molluscs Institution Equipment Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Waterworks Fishing authorization Fishing charge Fishing vessel Marking/identification Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Freshwater pollution Pollution control Protection of habitats
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act consists of 88 sections divided into the following Headings: Short title; Interpretation; Application; Fishery officers and fishery guardians; Fishery leases and licences; Seal hunting; Salmon fishing; Lobster fisheries; Construction of fish-ways; General prohibitions; Fish habitat protection and pollution prevention; Regulations; Marine plants; Powers of fishery officers and fishery guardians; Culture of fish; vacant public property; information returns; Obstruction and false information; Consequences of obtruction; Disposition of seized things; Offences and punishment; Ticketable offences; Joint liability; Limitation of suits; Form of procedure; Application of penalties and forfeitures; Application of Act to waters other than Canadian fisheries waters.

Full text
English/French
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Policy for the Management of Fish Habitat.

Legislation | Canada | 1986

Keyword: Pollution control, Marine pollution, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Biodiversity, Crustaceans, Disasters, Freshwater fishes, Marine fishes, Monitoring, Policy/planning, Public participation, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Management/conservation, Maritime zone, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Newfoundland and Labrador Fishery Regulations (SOR/78-443).

Legislation | Canada | 1978 (2018)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Protected fishing area, Diadromous fish, Coastal zone management, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Indigenous peoples, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Quebec Fishery Regulations, 1990 (SOR/90-214).

Legislation | Canada | 1990 (2018)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Seasons, Fishing area, Artisanal fishing, Non-commercial fishing, Allocation/quota, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Indigenous peoples, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Alberta Fishery Regulations, 1998 (SOR/98-246).

Legislation | Canada | 1998 (2018)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protected fishing area, Artisanal fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pacific Aquaculture Regulations (SOR/2010-270).

Legislation | Canada | 2010 (2015)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Inland fisheries, Marine fishes, Mariculture, Freshwater fishes, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Fish disease, Animal health, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations (SOR/92-269).

Legislation | Canada | 1992 (2018)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Hazardous substances, Harbour, Effluent waste water/discharge, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fish Toxicant Regulations (SOR/88-258).

Legislation | Canada | 1988 (2009)

Keyword: Fish disease, Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Yukon Territory Fishery Regulations (C.R.C., c. 854).

Legislation | Canada | 1980 (2011)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Indigenous peoples, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Meat and Poultry Products Plant Liquid Effluent Regulations (C.R.C., c. 818).

Legislation | Canada | 1995

Keyword: Slaughtering, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Petroleum Refinery Liquid Effluent Regulations (C.R.C., c. 828).

Legislation | Canada | 1995

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Potato Processing Plant Liquid Effluent Regulations (C.R.C., c. 829).

Legislation | Canada | 1995

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Chlor-Alkali Mercury Liquid Effluent Regulations (C.R.C., c. 811 C.R).

Legislation | Canada | 1995

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations, 1996 (SOR/96-137).

Legislation | Canada | 1996 (2019)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Artisanal fishing, Crustaceans, Diadromous fish, Freshwater fishes, Marine fishes, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Cartilaginous fishes, Indigenous peoples, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pacific Fishery Regulations, 1993 (SOR/93-54).

Legislation | Canada | 1993 (2019)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Mariculture, Marine protected areas, Fishing area, Fishing vessel, Diadromous fish, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Cartilaginous fishes, Aquaculture, Indigenous peoples, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Management of Contaminated Fisheries Regulations (SOR/90-351).

Legislation | Canada | 1990 (2006)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fish disease, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Animal health, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fish Health Protection Regulations (C.R.C., c. 812).

Legislation | Canada | 1987 (2017)

Keyword: Fish disease, Diadromous fish, Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, International trade, Enforcement/compliance, Animal health, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations, 2007 (SOR/2007-77).

Legislation | Canada | 2007 (2017)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Subsidy/incentive, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ontario Fishery Regulations, 2007 (SOR/2007-237).

Legislation | Canada | 2007 (2018)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Coastal zone management, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Artisanal fishing, Non-commercial fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Indigenous peoples, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (SOR/2012-139).

Legislation | Canada | 2012 (2015)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Authorization/permit, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental standards, Indigenous peoples, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Mammal Regulations (SOR/93-56).

Legislation | Canada | 1993 (2018)

Keyword: Marine mammals, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fishery management and conservation, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Indigenous peoples, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations (S.O.R./82-215).

Legislation | Canada | 1982 (2014)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Atlantic Fishery Regulations, 1985 (SOR/86-21).

Legislation | Canada | 1985 (2022)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Size, Marine fishes, Fishing authorization, Cartilaginous fishes, Indigenous peoples, Allocation/quota, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ontario Fishery Regulations, 1989 (S.O.R./89-93).

Legislation | Canada | 1989 (2018)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Seasons, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (S.O.R./93-55).

Legislation | Canada | 1993 (2011)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Manitoba Fishery Regulations, 1987 (SOR/87-509).

Legislation | Canada | 1987 (2017)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Total allowable catch, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Size, Offences/penalties, Non-commercial fishing, Seasons, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Indigenous peoples, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishery (General) Regulations (SQR./93-53).

Legislation | Canada | 1993 (2020)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Seasons, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Landing, Fishing vessel, Research, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Northwest Territories Fishery Regulations (C.R.C., c. 847).

Legislation | Canada | 2004 (2020)

Keyword: Access right, Traditional rights/customary rights, Fish products, Fishing area, Freshwater fishes, Non-commercial fishing, Size, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Foreign Vessel Fishing Regulations (C.R.C., c. 815).

Legislation | Canada | 1978 (2017)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area, Seasons, Size, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Aboriginal Communal Fishing Licences Regulations (S.O.R./93-332).

Legislation | Canada | 1993 (2009)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Traditional rights/customary rights, Concession, Fishery management and conservation, Seasons, Indigenous peoples, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Roe Herring Exemption Notice (C.R.C., c. 837).

Legislation | Canada | 2006 (2014)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Dogfish Exemption Notice (C.R.C., c. 836).

Legislation | Canada | 2006 (2014)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (SOR/2002-222).

Legislation | Canada | 2002 (2019)

Keyword: Pollution control, Mining, EIA, Enforcement/compliance, Marine pollution, Marine fisheries, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sport Fishing Variation Order (Y.S.F.V.O. 2011/01).

Legislation | Canada | 2011

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Applications for Authorization under Paragraph 35(2)(b) of the Fisheries Act Regulations (S.O.R./2013-191).

Legislation | Canada | 2013 (2013)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Non-commercial fishing, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pacific Hake Exemption Notice (SOR/86-750).

Legislation | Canada | 1986

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Saskatchewan Fishery Regulations, 1995 (SOR/95-233).

Legislation | Canada | 1995 (2017)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Freshwater fishes, Internal trade, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, National parks, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Environment Canada.

Legislation | Canada | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Nuclear energy, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Hazards, Early warning system, Public health, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Experimental Lakes Area Research Activities Regulations (S.O.R./2014-95).

Legislation | Canada | 2014

Keyword: Aquaculture, Research, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution, Hazardous substances, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations Establishing Conditions for Making Regulations Under Subsection 36(5.2) of the Fisheries Act (S.O.R/2014-91).

Legislation | Canada | 2014

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Animal health, Freshwater pollution, Hazardous substances, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order Designating the Minister of the Environment as the Minister Responsible for the Administration and Enforcement of Subsections 36(3) to (6) of the Fisheries Act (S.I./2014-21).

Legislation | Canada | 2014

Keyword: Aquaculture, Institution, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution, Hazardous substances, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Memorandum of Understanding between Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and Canada Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC).

Legislation | Canada | 2013

Keyword: Pollution control, Nuclear energy, Monitoring, Institution, EIA, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Land Claims and Self-Government Agreement among the Tlicho and the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Canada.

Legislation | Canada | 2003

Keyword: Indigenous peoples, EIA, Environmental planning, Contract/agreement, Sub-national agreement, Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Access right, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest service/forest officers, Governance, Land tenure, Land consolidation, Land reform, Public land, Private land, Dispute settlement, Court/tribunal, Enforcement/compliance, Right of use, Traditional rights/customary rights, Vested rights/existing rights, Expropriation, Financing, Minerals, Mining, Oil, Natural gas, Plant production, Water rights, Freshwater resources management, Collecting/harvesting, Hunting rights, Liability/compensation, National parks, Protected area, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order Declaring that the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations Do Not Apply in Yukon (SOR/2014-279).

Legislation | Canada | 2014

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations (SOR/2015-121).

Legislation | Canada | 2015 (2021)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Marine fishes, Enforcement/compliance, Alien species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Aquaculture Activities Regulations (SOR/2015-177).

Legislation | Canada | 2015

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Marine fishes, Fish disease, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Drugs, Indigenous peoples, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order Declaring that the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations Do Not Apply in Quebec (SOR/2018-194).

Legislation | Canada | 2018 (2019)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ballast Water Regulations (SOR/2021-120).

Legislation | Canada | 2021

Keyword: Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Data collection/reporting, Effluent waste water/discharge, Fishing vessel, Marine pollution, Pollution control, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Protection Policy Statement 2013.

Legislation | Canada | 2013

Keyword: Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Marine fisheries, Monitoring, Policy/planning, Precautionary principle, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Institution, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Authorizations Concerning Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Regulations (SOR/2019-286)

Legislation | Canada | 2019 (2019)

Keyword: Freshwater fishes, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Management Order regarding At-Sea Observers on board fishing vessels

Legislation | Canada | 2020

Keyword: Hazards, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, High seas, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Business/industry/corporations, Inspection, Monitoring, Fishing vessel, Navigation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act

Legislation | Canada | 2019

Keyword: Wild fauna, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Ranching/captive breeding, Birds, Authorization/permit, Animal welfare, Registration, Animal health, Pests/diseases, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX