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Title:

Agreement for Esquimalt Nation Ocean Protection and Engagement Project

Agreement Number:

165299

Agreement Value:

$499,217.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 5, 2025 - Mar 31, 2029

Description:

To build capacity and expertise to support dialogue and deliberation on federal-Indigenous relationships related to the design and implementation of the marine safety system and environmental protection measures To foster the development of bilateral and multilateral relationships and partnership to support participation in the marine safety regime To implement federal-Indigenous or multilateral plans and agreements to facilitate collaborative management and partnership in marine safety and environmental protection To support the coordination of local and regional engagement to advance discussions on collaboration and partnership in marine safety and environmental protection

Organization:

Transport Canada

Expected Results:

Indigenous and other communities have the training and equipment needed to understand and access real-time information on marine activities Marine training schools develop programs/curricula that improve the access of Indigenous and other underrepresented groups to marine training Northern communities have the infrastructure and equipment needed to improve the safety of resupply operations Vessel owners are aware of their responsibilities Vessels of concern in Canadian waters are addressed.

Location:

Esquimalt--Saanich--Sooke, British Columbia, CA

Reference Number:

217-2024-2025-Q4-16043

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Aboriginal recipient

Recipient's Legal Name:

Esquimalt Nation

Federal Riding Name:

Esquimalt--Saanich--Sooke

Federal Riding Number:

59026

Program:

Program to Protect Canada's Coastlines and Waterways (PPCCW) / Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the Program is to modernize and enhance the safety of Canada's marine transportation system protect Canada's marine ecosystem and increase Canadians' awareness of and capacity to participate in marine safety.

Coverage:

Local