Oceans Protection Plan announcements

From: Transport Canada

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
Government of Canada releases a draft of Canada’s Ocean Noise Strategy for public feedback Ocean Protection Plan Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2024-08-23
Working with the North, for the North Stronger partnerships with Indigenous and coastal communities Canadian Coast Guard 2024-08-19
Protecting wild Atlantic salmon in Newfoundland and Labrador through restoration Ocean Protection Plan Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2024-07-14
Protecting coastal aquatic ecosystems in British Columbia through important restoration work Ocean Protection Plan Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2024-07-09
Government of Canada and Heiltsuk Nation reaffirm commitment to local marine emergency response capacity Stronger partnerships with Indigenous and coastal communities Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2024-07-04
Arctic Marine Response Station in Rankin Inlet open for the season Safer marine traffic Canadian Coast Guard 2024-06-21
Government of Canada increases marine shipping penalties to a maximum of $250,000 per violation Safer marine traffic Transport Canada 2024-04-15
Government of Canada announces the 2024 measures to protect North Atlantic right whales Better protected coastal ecosystems Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2024-03-26
Government of Canada partners with Inuit firm to enhance marine safety in the Arctic Stronger partnerships with Indigenous and coastal communities Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2024-03-14
Canadian Coast Guard issues fine for a hazardous vessel Better protected coastal ecosystems Canadian Coast Guard 2024-02-29
The Government of Canada invests in Indigenous communities to enhance community-based marine response capacity as part of the Oceans Protection Plan Stronger partnerships with Indigenous and coastal communities Canadian Coast Guard 2024-02-23
The Government of Canada announces projects to remove abandoned boats from Canadian waters Safer marine traffic Transport Canada 2024-01-16
Transport Canada funds innovative research to prevent spread of invasive species in Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Better protected coastal ecosystems Transport Canada 2023-12-20
Minister of Transport announces new training opportunities to strengthen Canada’s world-class marine sector Stronger partnerships with Indigenous and coastal communities Transport Canada 2023-12-15
The Government of Canada invites Indigenous groups to apply for projects to address underwater vessel noise in British Columbia Better protected coastal ecosystems Transport Canada 2023-12-13
The Haida Nation and Government of Canada celebrate three years of increased marine protection measures off the west coast of Haida Gwaii Stronger partnerships with Indigenous and coastal communities Transport Canada 2023-12-07
The Government of Canada Launches Call for Proposals for the Multi-Partner Research Initiative Stronger incident prevention and response Environment and natural resources 2023-12-05
Protecting coastal aquatic ecosystems in British Columbia through important restoration work Better protected coastal ecosystems Fisheries and Oceans Canada 2023-12-01
The Government of Canada announces increased marine pollution surveillance in Canada’s North Safer marine traffic Transport Canada 2023-10-31
The Government of Canada Announces Funding for Scientific Research to Enhance Marine, Freshwater and Coastal Incident Response Tools Stronger incident prevention and response Environment and natural resources 2023-10-26
Canadian Coast Guard’s Arctic Marine Response Station in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut completes operational season Stronger incident prevention and response Canadian Coast Guard 2023-10-25
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

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