Question Period Note: Health and Safety - Small Craft Harbours

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Reference number:
DFO-2020-00047
Date received:
May 6, 2020
Organization:
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Name of Minister:
Jordan, Bernadette (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard

Suggested Response:

• Harbour authorities have full authority to restrict access to small craft harbours, and to apply other safety measures.
• While members of the general public often visit harbour locations, public gatherings including at small craft harbours are currently prohibited.
• In order to protect health and safety, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is supportive of restricting access to authorized users only.

Background:

Not available

Additional Information:

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