Yes, the Oceans Act as currently written allows the Governor in Council to prescribe regulations on classes of activities, but as of yet there have been no regulations passed under the Oceans Act in that regard.
November 2nd, 2017 / 9:05 a.m.
Director General, Oceans and Fisheries Policy, Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Yes, the Oceans Act as currently written allows the Governor in Council to prescribe regulations on classes of activities, but as of yet there have been no regulations passed under the Oceans Act in that regard.
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