Oceans Protection Plan announcements

Since 2016, Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan has made shipping safer, increased protections for our marine ecosystems from the impacts of shipping, and strengthened the role Indigenous Peoples have in how their traditional coasts and waterways are managed. 

Our Report to Canadians: Investing in our coasts through the Oceans Protection Plan provides a detailed list of the hundreds of projects that have strengthened marine safety and the protection of our coasts and waterways since 2016.

Here are the projects that we have announced to date:

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Title Theme Lead Departments Date
Statement by Minister Rodriguez on World Maritime Day Safer marine traffic Transport Canada 2023-09-28
The Government of Canada invests over $65M in Marine Search and Rescue services as part of the Oceans Protection Plan Oceans Protection Plan Canadian Coast Guard 2023-08-28
The Government of Canada announces new measures in force with passage of Budget Implementation Act to modernize marine protection and safety as part of the Oceans Protection Plan Oceans Protection Plan Transport Canada 2023-07-12
Canadian Coast Guard Issues First Fine for a Hazardous Vessel Better protected coastal ecosystems Canadian Coast Guard 2023-07-07
Government of Canada takes action against abandoned, wrecked or hazardous boats Better protected coastal ecosystems Canadian Coast Guard 2023-07-06
Government of Canada Invests in Remote Monitoring of Abandoned Vessels Better protected coastal ecosystems Canadian Coast Guard 2023-06-29
Minister of Transport marks International Day of Seafarers and announces agreements to certify foreign seafarers in Canada Oceans Protection Plan Transport Canada 2023-06-25
Arctic Marine Response Station in Rankin Inlet open for the season Stronger incident prevention and response Canadian Coast Guard 2023-06-23
Canadian Coast Guard begins 2023 Arctic Season Stronger incident prevention and response Canadian Coast Guard 2023-06-22
New seafloor mapping program supports marine safety and planning in two Indigenous communities Safer marine traffic Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2023-06-21
Statement by the Prime Minister on World Oceans Day Oceans Protection Plan Prime Minister of Canada 2023-06-08
Statement by the Prime Minister on World Environment Day Oceans Protection Plan Prime Minister of Canada 2023-06-05
Minister of Transport launches a new call for proposals to support the removal of abandoned and wrecked vessels in Canadian waters through the Oceans Protection Plan Better protected coastal ecosystems Transport Canada 2023-04-28
Government of Canada launches call for proposals to support greater Indigenous participation in the Oceans Protection Plan Stronger partnerships with Indigenous and coastal communities Transport Canada 2023-03-27
Minister of Transport announces a new investment in marine training for Indigenous Peoples, Northerners, and women through the Oceans Protection Plan Stronger partnerships with Indigenous and coastal communities Transport Canada 2023-03-16
The Minister of Transport launches new program to further prevent aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River regions Better protected coastal ecosystems Transport Canada 2023-02-22
The Government of Canada invests in world-class ocean monitoring system to enhance Canada's ocean protection for the next generation Better protected coastal ecosystems Canadian Coast Guard/ Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2023-02-06
Protecting and restoring biodiversity in the Canadian marine environment Better protected coastal ecosystems Canadian Coast Guard/ Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2022-12-17
Canadian Coast Guard improves collaboration with local communities on incident response Stronger incident prevention and response Canadian Coast Guard/ Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2022-11-23
Canadian Coast Guard improves collaboration with local communities on incident response - Canada.ca Stronger partnerships with Indigenous and coastal communities Canadian Coast Guard/ Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2022-11-23
The Government of Canada invests in marine emergency preparedness, response and partnerships as part of the next phase of the Oceans Protection Plan Stronger partnerships with Indigenous and coastal communities All 2022-11-18
The Government of Canada releases results of the first five years of the Oceans Protection Plan Oceans Protection Plan Transport Canada 2022-11-07
Canadian Coast Guard and the Heiltsuk Nation Announce $5 million Pilot Project to Support Development of Heiltsuk Marine Response Team Stronger partnerships with Indigenous and coastal communities Canadian Coast Guard/ Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2022-10-26
Statement by Minister Alghabra on World Maritime Day Oceans Protection Plan Transport Canada 2022-09-29
The Government of Canada invests in partnership with Indigenous Peoples in the next phase of the Oceans Protection Plan Stronger partnerships with Indigenous and coastal communities Transport Canada 2022-09-29