VICTORIA – The Province has placed a moratorium on issuing new finfish aquaculture licences and will no longer be accepting new applications for shellfish aquaculture, following Tuesday’s B.C. Supreme Court ruling. The province will also negotiate the regulatory transfer of shellfish aquaculture to the federal government in addition to the...
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Agriculture
Aquaculture Policy BC Revised
Review of Railway Cost of Capital
Review of Railway Cost of Capital Methodology- January 18, 2010A review of the Canadian Transportation Agency’s (Agency) cost of capital methodology is currently in progress. The review is being conducted in two phases: a study phase and a hearing phase. In the study phase, an independent consultant...
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Report of the Commission on Land and Local Governance: PEI
New Foundations – Report of the Commission on Land and Local GovernanceThe Commission on Land and Local Governance is pleased to present its final report, the result of twelve months of consultations, research and analysis. The report is accessible on-line through this website and can be obtained in printed...
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Pesticide Consultations: Nova Scotia
Non-essential Pesticides Ban Open to Comment EnvironmentJanuary 7, 2010 11:02 AMNova Scotians will have an opportunity to comment on a proposed ban on the use and sale of non-essential lawn care pesticides.A public consultation will help government better understand opinions, concerns and issues arising from the non-essential use of...
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Nova Scotia Consultation on Drinking Water Standards and Guidelines
Consultation Sought on Nova Scotia’s Drinking Water Standards and Guidelines Municipalities and businesses have an opportunity to comment on Nova Scotia’s strengthened drinking water standards and guidelines. Improvements to the Municipal Water Approvals Protocols will reflect changes to the Health Canada drinking water guidelines and new treatment technologies. “These updates will bring Nova Scotia’s...
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Amending the Health of Animals Regulations
http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2009/2009-12-19/html/reg1-eng.html#riasIssue: Canada has no national regulations to control the import or movement of crustaceans, molluscs or finfish species other than salmonids for disease control purposes. In areas where programs for the control of aquatic animal disease exist, implementation is limited and varies between provinces/ territories. This leaves Canada’s aquatic resources vulnerable to devastation by...
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