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

Subject

Environment gen., Fisheries

Keyword

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

Geographical area

Americas, North America

Abstract

The present Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and Canada Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) outlines areas for cooperation and administration of the Fisheries Act. Under this Understanding DFO will rely on the CNSC to take on responsibilities for the assessment and monitoring of environmental impacts on fish, including species listed in the Species at Risk Act and to make recommendations to DFO related to authorizations under the afore-mentioned Fisheries

Full text

English

Website

www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Nuclear Safety and Control Act (S.C. 1997, c. 9).

Legislation | Canada | 1997 (2017)

Keyword: Institution, Radiation, Nuclear energy, Pollution control, Disasters, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Public health, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | Canada | 1985 (2016)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Marine fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Crustaceans, Navigation, Aquatic plants, Inland fisheries, Molluscs, Institution, Equipment, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Waterworks, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Species at Risk Act (S.C. 2002, c. 29).

Legislation | Canada | 2002 (2017)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Basic legislation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Plant variety, Endangered species, Institution, Non-governmental entity, Offences/penalties, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Protection of species, Cartilaginous fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX