Fishing Sector Engagement
The CNSOER requires operators to conduct offshore activities in a manner that minimizes the impact on fisheries, marine fish resources, and fish habitat.
To assist us in better understanding the needs and concerns of the fishing industry, we’ve established a Fisheries Advisory Committee (FAC). The Fisheries Advisory Committee includes representatives from various fishing groups, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Natural Resources Canada, the Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, and the Nova Scotia Department of Energy.
Fisheries Advisory Committee members provide advice and suggestions to us for consideration in such things as activity authorization applications, and input into our guidelines. Committee members are provided with notice of all Environmental Assessments, Strategic Environmental Assessments and Call For Bids and are invited to submit comments to us for consideration during the review process.
For a list of Fisheries Advisory Committee members, please click here.
Learn more about the purpose and structure of Fisheries Advisory Committee in our Terms of Reference.
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