Yes. This is exactly one of the points envisioned in the amendments to the administration and enforcement section of the Oceans Act, section 39. The bill proposes that the minister be able to “designate persons or classes of persons” for the administration and enforcement of the act. It's not just going to be federal or provincial; we could work with communities as well in monitoring and enforcement of marine protected areas.
On November 2nd, 2017. See this statement in context.