Marine Protected Areas of Canada

Instead, the department will assess each issue of these now prohibited activities on a case-by-case basis to ensure they're in line with the conservation objectives of the specific area.

[1] Fisheries and Oceans Canada collaborates with interested and affected parties to provide input into the establishment of a marine protected area.

[4] The department determines the viability of a proposal based upon the ecological, biophysical, social, cultural, and economic aspects of the area.

Based on the overview and assessment reports, the conservation objectives of the proposed MPA are elaborated upon and the regulatory measures are developed.

Once finalized, official MPA designation occurs when its regulations are published in Canada Gazette, Part II.