PDAC Member's Experiences with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and the Fisheries Act
1.
In December 2020, DFO began a public engagement campaign to modernize the Fisheries Act. In the past 2 years, have you worked with the Fisheries Act?
Yes
No
2.
What has been your experience working with the Fisheries Act?
3.
Have you experienced any challenges with any of the following elements of the Fisheries Act?
Codes of Practices
Habitat Offsetting & Banking Policies
Prescribed Works & Waters Regulations
Ecologically Significant Areas Frameworks
Framework for Aquatic Species at Risk Conservation
Cumulative Effects Policies
Fisheries Act Registry
4.
Please share your specific experience around your selections from above.
5.
What area of the mineral exploration industry do you work in?
Exploration/ Geology
Environmental Management
Engineering
Law
Policy/ Consulting
Finance
Other (please specify)