Yearly Archives: 2020
Government of Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan Report to Canadians Published
For the past three years, the Government of Canada has been working with Canadians and Indigenous peoples through the $1.5 billion Oceans Protection Plan (OPP) to protect coasts and waterways today and for future generations, while growing the economy. The report on OPP activities is available here.
Outcomes of Marine Environment Protection Committee Meeting Announced
The 75th session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 75) held November 16-20, 2020 resulted in the following outcomes:
The Government of Canada invests in Arctic sealift and re-supply operations
Marking the recent fourth anniversary of the Oceans Protection Plan, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, announced $64.9M in funding towards 15 projects that will improve sealift and re-supply services in the North, nine of which are in Nunavut, including:
Update Received
The Working Group on the Arctic Acoustic Environment (AAE) of the International Quiet Ocean Experiment (IQOE) is planning a Virtual Conference on Acoustics in the Arctic Ocean.
Government of Canada invests in science to better understand and protect marine ecosystems in the Arctic
The Government of Canada has announced an investment of over $550,000 in two marine environmental data collection projects in Iqaluit through the Coastal Environmental Baseline Program.
Funding Available: Inuit Nunangat Research Program Call for Proposals
ArcticNet is proud to support the release of the Inuit Nunangat Research Program (INRP)’s Call for Proposals (CFP). This is an exciting opportunity for Inuit to lead research without having to partner with a southern university, and to propose projects on issues that matter to their communities.
Extension of measures pertaining to cruise ships and pleasure craft
The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, announced the extension of measures pertaining to cruise ships and pleasure craft until February 28, 2021.
News release: Extension of measures pertaining to cruise ships and pleasure craft
The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, announced the extension of measures pertaining to cruise ships and pleasure craft until February 28, 2021. This means:
New Navigation Safety Regulations
The Government of Canada has published the new Marine Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020, which now apply to commercial vessels of all sizes, including fishing vessels, workboats, water taxis and ferries.
Opportunity for input: Ocean Noise Strategy
The Government of Canada is seeking input on a proposed framework that will be used to develop an Ocean Noise Strategy for Canada. This Strategy will build on important work completed to date and be a coordinated and forward-looking plan to help address the impacts of underwater noise caused by human activity on our marine environment.