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DFO Regional Engagement Sessions - Codes of Practice, and Prescribed Works and Water Regulation
March 5, 2021
The MEA has been advised by Fisheries and Oceans Canada that they are beginning to deliver virtual technical sessions to stakeholders regarding conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat as part of the Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program (FFHPP) Engagement Platform. The purpose of this engagement is to seek advice and input that will shape new departmental policies and regulatory guidance. Four specific topics related to the conservation and protection of fish and fish habitat they want to cover include: codes of practice; prescribed works and waters regulations; cumulative effects considerations; and, offsetting and habitat banking.
These topics will be presented in two virtual sessions:
Session 1:
Codes of Practice, and Prescribed Works and Water Regulation:
Monday, March 15, 2021 from 12 – 2 pm EST.
meeting link:
https://canada.webex.com/canada/j.php?MTID=m1afbed354f05275589af3f3ecb13a904
Join by phone:
1-855-288-0982 Canada Toll Free; +1-438-797-4001 Canada (Montreal)
Meeting number (access code): 129 575 7671
Meeting password: Regional1!
Session 2:
Cumulative Effects and Offsetting and Habitat Banking:
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 from 1 – 3 PM EST.
meeting link:
https://canada.webex.com/canada/j.php?MTID=ma550ba41af1563fe940fe495c2515b1c
Join by phone:
1-855-288-0982 Canada Toll Free; +1-438-797-4001 Canada (Montreal)
Meeting number (access code): 129 155 8822
Meeting password: Regional2!
During these virtual technical sessions DFO will walk through a short presentation of each of the specific topics and facilitate a Q&A session. All the presentations are available in the online Engagement Platform at: https://www.talkfishhabitat.ca/index.php as is additional information on each topic area.
In preparation for the sessions, participants are encouraged to visit the website and review the background information and discussion papers. Questions or concerns about this session can be directed to Jacqueline.Nunez@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
Note:
The MEA has designated Dave Thompson of Loyalist Township to formally represent the MEA at these sessions; however, the membership in general is encouraged to participate.