Question Period Note: Regulatory Activities: Fish and Fish Habitat Protection

• Regulations that protect aquatic ecosystems, including aquatic species at risk, remain in effect.
• The Department will continue to process requests for Fisheries Act authorizations, as well as permits under the Species at Risk Act.
• The Department will consider requests for flexibility due to the COVID-19 situation on a case-by-case basis, noting that delays may be possible based on the nature of the request.
• It is important that staff and proponents follow the safety and security measures prescribed by public health agencies and take all the measures needed to protect the health of workers.
• The Department will continue to meet its duty to consult. As needed, consultations will be undertaken through appropriate means, without face-to-face contact, including through phone, email or fax, based upon the Indigenous community with whom we are consulting.

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