Oceans Protection Plan
From Transport Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada
Canada has the world’s longest coastline, and our water is one of our most important resources. Canadians across the country rely on transportation to go about their everyday life or to deliver products to market in a safe and responsible way.
On November 7, 2016, the Prime Minister launched a $1.5 billion national Oceans Protection Plan that improves marine safety and responsible shipping, protects Canada’s marine environment, and offers new possibilities for Indigenous and coastal communities.
- The Prime Minister of Canada announces the National Oceans Protection Plan
- Ministers announce Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan in Eastern Canada
All Canadians will benefit from the Oceans Protection Plan. Some initiatives apply to the local context of a particular coast while others are national in scope. Learn more about some of the initiatives that will affect you and your region.
- Oceans Protection Plan: What it means for Canada’s regions
- Infographic: $1.5 Billion National Oceans Protection Plan
- A world-leading marine safety system that protects Canada’s coasts
- Infographic: A world-leading marine safety system
- Preserving and restoring Canada’s marine ecosystems
- Infographic: Preserving and restoring Canada's marine ecosystems
- Creating stronger Indigenous partnerships and engaging coastal communities
Oceans Protection Plan video
Legislation formalizing a tanker ban on British Columbia’s north coast
In addition to the Oceans Protection Plan’s initiatives to enhance marine safety, on November 29, 2016, the Government of Canada announced it will introduce legislation to formalize a moratorium for crude oil tankers on British Columbia’s north coast. The new legislation will prohibit tankers carrying crude oil and persistent oil products as cargo from entering and leaving ports and marine installations in the Great Bear Rainforest/Great Bear Sea area.
Government of Canada announces pipeline plan that will protect the environment and grow the economy
Backgrounder: Crude oil moratorium on British Columbia’s north coast
Science & Research
Since Transport Canada always works to better understand the issues that affect marine life and protect our oceans, the reports and summaries below may help guide future policy decisions. We will share them here, as they become available:
Related links
- Marine emergencies
- Marine pollution and environmental response
- Vessel safety, spill prevention, and response
- Abandoned boats or wrecks
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