Mr. Nicholas Winfield at the Fisheries and Oceans Committee

On May 22nd, 2018. See this statement in context.

May 22nd, 2018 / 9:55 a.m.

Director General, Ecosystems Management, Department of Fisheries and Oceans

You are correct in your conclusion that all entities that are proposing to do work, undertakings, or activities in a designated ecologically significant area must refer to the department for an authorization.

All projects will, then, be referred to the minister for review and authorization within an ecologically significant area. This is already addressed in the bill.

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