Bill S-3 explained in plain English
An Act to amend the Coastal Fisheries Protection Act
Federal Parliament bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
Short answer
This bill amends the Fisheries Act to improve compliance, enhance international cooperation, and expand enforcement powers through new documentation requirements, forfeiture provisions, and legal mechanisms for international fisheries governance.
At a glance
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This bill amends the Fisheries Act to improve compliance, enhance international cooperation, and expand enforcement powers through new documentation requirements, forfeiture provisions, and legal mechanisms for international fisheries governance.
This bill amends the Fisheries Act to strengthen compliance measures, enhance international cooperation, and clarify enforcement powers. Key changes include: 1. Documentation Requirements: New subsections (d.1) and (e) to Section 6 require importers to maintain records and implement the Fish Stocks Agreement, improving transparency in fisheries management. 2. Forfeiture Powers: Section 16.01 allows courts to order the seizure of property suspected of being used in illegal fishing activities, expanding enforcement capabilities. 3. International Cooperation: Amendments to Section 6 include provisions for cooperation with international agreements like the Port State Measures Agreement and disclosure to the Canada Border Services Agency, supporting global fisheries governance. 4. Commencement: The Governor in Council will set the effective date of the amendments, allowing for phased implementation. The bill does not specify penalties, fees, or exact implementation timelines beyond the commencement mechanism. Some provisions have low confidence due to unclear text or potential overlap with existing laws.
- Adds new subsections (d.1) and (e) to Section 6 of the Fisheries Act to require importers to maintain records and implement the Fish Stocks Agreement.
- Introduces Section 16.01 to allow courts to order the forfeiture of property suspected of being used in illegal fishing activities.
- Amends Section 6 to include provisions for cooperation with international agreements like the Port State Measures Agreement and disclosure to the Canada Border Services Agency.
- Specifies that the Governor in Council will determine the effective date of the amendments.
- Importers of fish and fish products
- Fisheries enforcement officers
- Courts and legal authorities handling fisheries-related cases
- International partners involved in fisheries agreements
- Some provisions have low confidence due to unclear text or potential overlap with existing laws.
- The bill does not specify exact penalties, fees, or implementation timelines beyond the commencement mechanism.
The Fisheries Act now includes new requirements for import documentation, expanded forfeiture powers, and international cooperation mechanisms to improve fisheries management and enforcement.
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