Canada Signs HNS Protocol
- May 1, 2018
- Brisset Bishop
On April 23, 2018, Canada ratified the 2010 Hazardous and Noxious Substances Protocol (HNS). HNS still needs ratification or accession by at least nine other countries to come into force internationally. Canada’s legislation to enact HNS (by which international conventions…
Right Whales – Speed Restriction and Other Measures
- March 29, 2018
- Brisset Bishop
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) announced on March 28 that the vessel speed restriction in the western Gulf of St. Lawrence to 10 knots for vessels of 20 metres or more will be reinstated from April 28 to November 15….
Possible New Conservation Areas
- March 23, 2018
- Brisset Bishop
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) announced on March 22 two new areas of interest for consideration as protected or conservation areas: the Eastern Shore Islands off the Nova Scotia mainland, and the Fundian Channel / Browns Bank Areas on the…
PoM Contrecoeur Expansion Goes to Public Consultation
- March 8, 2018
- Brisset Bishop
The Port of Montreal’s Contrecoeur Expansion Project has moved into the public consultation (environmental) stage. Details are available on the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency’s website.