Amend the Fisheries Act to include a legal requirement to rebuild fisheries that fallen into the critical zone (as defined by Fisheries and Oceans Canada).
Bill S-238, Ban on Shark Fin Importation Act, An Act to amend the Fisheries Act and the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (importation of shark fins).
Amending the act to prohibiting shark finning in Canadian waters and amending the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act limit the importation of shark fins into Canada.
Policies or Program
Advocating for the public availability of information regarding fish stock targets and limits through annual reports.