Mr. Speaker, we are committed to responsibly managing Canada's oceans.
Our government has shown unprecedented leadership on this matter. As a matter of fact, we have invested in science as to better understand our oceans and have created new protected areas to conserve them, eight since 2006.
We are also pursuing protection status for an additional seven Oceans Act areas of interest, including three new areas announced on World Oceans Day.
Canada is actively involved internationally to ensure the adoption of science-based marine conservation programs by the United Nations and by various regional fisheries management organizations.