September 28 2017
We are writing to provide you with information about the Government of Canada Oceans Protection Plan, and invite you to participate in an introductory engagement session.
The Oceans Protection Plan is the largest investment ever made to protect Canada’s coasts and waterways. This national strategy will help establish a worldleading marine safety system that provides economic opportunities for Canadians today, while protecting our coastlines for generations to come. The Oceans Protection Plan has four main priority areas: increasing our capacity to
prevent and improve responses to marine incidents; preserving and restoring marine ecosystems and habitats; strengthening partnerships with Indigenous and coastal communities: and, ensuring Canada’s marine safety system is built on a stronger evidence base, supported by science and local knowledge.
The upcoming engagement session will provide an overview of the Oceans Protection Plan in British Columbia with a focus on the following initiatives:
Enhanced Maritime Situational Awareness
Proactive Vessel Management and Anchorages
Coastal Environmental Baseline Program and Assessment of Marine Shipping
Impacts
Pilotage Act Review
Other initiatives may be added as well. A full-day session is being planned for November 2, 2017, in Vancouver. To register for the session please contact OPPPacreg-PPOPacenreg@tc.gc.ca by October 5th. Space may be limited. Additional details will be available in the coming weeks.
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And for more information go to: www.canada.ca/protecting-our-coasts
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