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Oceans Act (S.C. 1996, c. 31).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996 (2019)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting the oceans of Canada.
Subject
Fisheries, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Policy/planning Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Indigenous peoples Marine protected areas Basic legislation Maritime zone Territorial sea EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Ecosystem preservation Environmental planning Institution Coastal zone management Sovereignty Protected area Biodiversity Marine area Endangered species Integrated management Protection of species
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The Act entered into force on 31 January 1997.
Abstract

An Act to make provision with respect to the maritime zones of Canada and enforcement of Canadian laws and international rules in those zones.

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Amends

Coastal Fisheries Protection Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-33).

Legislation | Canada | 1985 (2019)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, International relations/cooperation, Transshipment, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Access right, Offences/penalties, High seas, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Canadian Laws Offshore Application Act (S.C. 1990, c. C-18.5).

Legislation | Canada | 1990 (1996)

Keyword: Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Continental shelf

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Territorial Sea and Fishing Zones Act (R.S., c. T-7, s. 1).

Legislation | Canada | 1964 (1996)

Keyword: Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Gully Marine Protected Area Regulations (SOR/2004-112).

Legislation | Canada | 2004 (2014)

Keyword: Marine protected areas, Deep sea bed, Protected area, Marine area, Research, Data collection/reporting, Territorial sea, Cartilaginous fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Musquash Estuary Marine Protected Area Regulations (SOR/2006-354).

Legislation | Canada | 2006 (2014)

Keyword: Marine protected areas, Deep sea bed, Protected area, Marine area, Research, Data collection/reporting, Territorial sea, Zoning, Cartilaginous fishes, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Gilbert Bay Marine Protected Regulations (SOR/2005-295).

Legislation | Canada | 2005 (2008)

Keyword: Marine protected areas, Protected area, Marine area, Research, Data collection/reporting, Territorial sea, Zoning, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Basin Head Marine Protected Area Regulations (SOR/2005-293).

Legislation | Canada | 2005 (2014)

Keyword: Marine protected areas, Deep sea bed, Protected area, Marine area, Territorial sea, Zoning, Research, Data collection/reporting, Cartilaginous fishes, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Bowie Seamount Marine Protected Area Regulations (SOR/2008-124).

Legislation | Canada | 2008 (2014)

Keyword: Marine protected areas, Deep sea bed, Protected area, Marine area, Territorial sea

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Eastport Marine Protected Areas Regulations (SOR/2005-294).

Legislation | Canada | 2005 (2008)

Keyword: Marine protected areas, Deep sea bed, Protected area, Marine area, Territorial sea, Zoning, Research, Data collection/reporting, Cartilaginous fishes, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Endeavour Hydrothermal Vents Marine Protected Area Regulations (SOR/2003-87).

Legislation | Canada | 2003 (2011)

Keyword: Marine protected areas, Deep sea bed, Protected area, Marine area, Territorial sea, Research, Data collection/reporting, Cartilaginous fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishing Zones of Canada (Zone 6) Order (C.R.C., c. 1549).

Legislation | Canada | 1977 (2009)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishing Zones of Canada (Zones 1, 2 and 3) Order (C.R.C., c. 1547).

Legislation | Canada | 1970

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishing Zones of Canada (Zones 4 and 5) Order (C.R.C., c. 1548).

Legislation | Canada | 1977 (2009)

Keyword: Fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Coastal zone management, Zoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Anguniaqvia niqiqyuam Marine Protected Areas Regulations (SOR/2016-280).

Legislation | Canada | 2016

Keyword: Marine protected areas, Deep sea bed, Protected area, Marine area, Territorial sea

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Tarium Niryutait Marine Protected Areas Regulations (SOR/2010-190).

Legislation | Canada | 2010

Keyword: Marine protected areas, Deep sea bed, Protected area, Marine area, Research, Data collection/reporting, Territorial sea, Zoning, Cartilaginous fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX