Maritimes Region Overview February 2019 Contents Overview Maritimes

Maritimes Region Overview February 2019

Contents • • • Overview: Maritimes Region • • • Maritimes Regional Priorities DFO Regional Management Internal Governance Area Offices Commercial Fisheries Recreational Fisheries Indigenous Fisheries Other Resource Management Responsibilities 2 Aquaculture Management Small Craft Harbours Conservation and Protection Science Canadian Hydrographic Service Fisheries Protection Species at Risk Oceans Management External Engagement Acronyms

DFO Maritimes Region 8, 600 kilometers of coastline (<4% of Canada) 39% of the total landed value of Canadian commercial fisheries; 70+ species harvested 20% of Canadian Atlantic salmon aquaculture production Approximately 860 DFO staff at 26 sites including: § 549 employees at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography (BIO) in Dartmouth, N. S. § 77 employees at St Andrews Biological Station (SABS) in St Andrews, N. B. § Three Area Offices - Eastern N. S. (Sydney), Southwest N. S. (Yarmouth), and Southwest N. B. (St. George) § 19 sites with Conservation and Protection (13 Detachments, 5 Sub-Detachments, and RHQ) Multiple partners and stakeholders Two world-class oceanographic research institutes: § Bedford Institute of Oceanography § Saint Andrews Biological Station • • Two Biodiversity Facilities for live gene banking (specialized captive rearing for endangered Atlantic salmon) § Mactaquac Biodiversity Facility (N. B. ) § Coldbrook Biodiversity Facility (N. S. ) • • • 3 Fishing and Aquaculture Industries Indigenous Peoples and Organizations, including 16 First Nations and two Native Councils Oil & Gas, Energy, Transportation & Shipping, Marine Tourism, and Mining Industries Academia and Non-Governmental Organizations Other Federal Government Departments Provincial and Municipal Governments International Partners including the U. S. *Employee numbers accurate as of December 2018

Regional Priorities 2018 -2019 Maritimes Region priorities Advancing Changes to the Fisheries Act Implementing Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan (OPP) Achieving our Region’s Contribution to Marine Conservation Targets (MCT) Investing in the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF) Overall & long-term priorities Promoting a Healthy Workplace Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples Implementation Principles • • • Renewing/building relationships with Indigenous Peoples Evidence-based decision-making Maintaining an open and transparent government Effective engagement with stakeholders Integration of business lines/branches towards whole-of-region results 4 Protecting North Atlantic Right Whales (NARW)

DFO Regional Management Regional Director General Mary-Ellen Valkenier Associate Regional Director General Regional Director Doug Wentzell Fisheries Management Annette Daley Regional Director Aquatic Ecosystems Rhea King Regional Director Science Alain Vézina Regional Director Atlantic Fisheries Fund Robert Mc. Donald Area Director Regional Director Southwest New Brunswick Harvey Millar RD: Lynette Mitchell Acting RD: Bonnie Fillmore Human Resources A/Area Director Regional Director Southwest Nova Scotia Mark Comley Small Craft Harbours Stephanie Hopper Area Director Regional Director Real Property, Safety & Security Eastern Nova Scotia Paul Gentile Jennifer Fowler Regional Director A/Regional Director Policy & Economics Kerri Graham Communications Luke Gaulton 5

Internal Regional Governance OPERATIONS ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY Regional Operations Committee (ROC) Regional Executive Table (RET) Senior Executive Table (SET) • Bi-weekly, day-to-day operations • Chair: ARDG • Membership: Directors/Regional Directors of Sectors/Branches, Area Directors, CCG representative, Senior Advisor to RDG, and other Directors and observers. • Monthly, region-wide corporate issues • Chair: RDG • Membership: All Directors/Regional Directors, CCG rep, Senior Advisors to RDG and ARDG • Monthly, region-wide corporate issues • Chair: RDG • Membership: All direct reports to the RDG, RDs of Policy & Economics and Communications; Sr. Advisor to Regional Integrative RDG Regional Champions • Quarterly, coordination or corporate and well-being initiatives and priorities Planning Committee (RIPC) • Three times a year, coordination of planning and reporting • Chair: Manager of Policy Research Division • Membership: Assigned reps from all Sectors/Branches Regional Integration Committee (RIC) • Monthly, discussion on direction setting and challenges for horizontal and program issues • i. e. Indigenous engagement, Species at Risk, Aquaculture, etc. • Membership: Middles Managers and Advisors of all sectors/Branches/Areas 6

Area Offices in DFO Maritimes Region Area Offices are the foundational interface with Indigenous communities, client groups, and stakeholders and provide a one-window approach to client service. They also provide an integrated view of the collective impact of Departmental decisions from a client perspective. Southwest New Brunswick Indigenous communities: 6 Small craft harbours: 33 Core commercial licences*: 1, 362 Total Aquaculture Sites: 103 Eastern Nova Scotia Indigenous communities: 5 Small craft harbours: 47 Core commercial licences*: 5, 735 Total Aquaculture Sites: 108 Southwest Nova Scotia Indigenous communities: 6 Small craft harbours: 98 Core commercial licences*: 6, 336 Total Aquaculture Sites: 64 Note: Although Millbrook and Sipekne’katik First Nations are located outside the geographic area for Southwest Nova Scotia, they are functionally supported by that Area Office. 7

Commercial Fisheries Maritimes Region commercial fishery landed value reached a record $1. 4 billion in 2017 (preliminary), $1. 3 billion in 2016. Registered Harvesters: 2, 500 Active Vessels: 3, 100 • Vessels <45’ landed 70% of total value Ports with landings: 384 • 150 ports have landings worth at least $1 million • 40 ports have landings worth at least $10 million Maritimes Region Landed Value by Major Species, 1998 -2017 p Maritimes Region Commercial Communal (CC) Licences Total landed value by CC licence holders in 2017 was $69 million CC licences include: crab, lobster, scallop, sea urchins, groundfish, shrimp, swordfish, tuna, elver, clams, alewife gaspereau, herring, mahi, and others 86% of commercial value in the Maritimes Region is from fisheries certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Data Source: MARFIS (Sept 05’ 18) Notes: data is preliminary (p); data relates to calendar year. 8

Recreational Fisheries Approximately 7% of Nova Scotians and 9% of New Brunswickers engage in some form of recreational fishing. DFO Maritimes Region Recreational Fisheries Website: www. inter. dfo-mpo. gc. ca/Maritimes/Recreational-Fisheries/Home Information on recreational species, seasons, bag limits, size limits, and licence requirements, where applicable. Links to provincial web sites that contain information on freshwater species managed by the Provinces such as trout, smallmouth bass, and landlocked salmon. Recreational Fisheries in N. S. (2010) Recreational Fisheries in N. B. (2010) 64, 100 Anglers 68, 000 Anglers Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program (RFCPP): • • 2, 000 out of province Anglers 6, 000 out of province Anglers Total Expenditure: $64 M Total expenditure: $65 M Note: Values are underestimated as the National survey only sub-samples individuals that purchase provincial angling licences. There are many individuals that recreationally fish in tidal waters for which there is no licence requirement. 9 • • Enables proponents to manage and execute projects that restore compromised and/or threatened recreational fisheries habitat. Six year program (2013 -2019), with $55 million in contribution funding of which $3. 7 million will be spent in Nova Scotia. Under Round 6 in June 2017, support for nine projects in Nova Scotia was announced. In 2018/2019, there will be a total of nine projects undertaken in Nova Scotia. The program is sunsetting and, at this time, no additional funding rounds are expected.

Indigenous Fisheries DFO strives to maintain collaborative relationships with Indigenous peoples and provides funding, advice, and support under the following programs: • Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy (AFS) • Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management (AAROM) • Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI) • Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk (AFSAR) DFO Maritimes Region meets regularly with Indigenous organizations and licence holders in order to continually improve relationships. First Nations and other Indigenous organizations in the Maritimes Region (also, see slide 21): • Nova Scotia: 11 Mi'kmaq First Nations, plus the Native Council of Nova Scotia • New Brunswick: 1 Mi‘gmag First Nation, 4 Wolastoqey (Maliseet) First Nations, and the Peskotomuhkati Nation, plus the New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council Note that, depending on the topic, Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey (Maliseet) First Nations could be consulted All 17 Indigenous groups in the Maritimes Region receive food, social and ceremonial (FSC) fishing licences. Aboriginal Fisheries Management meets with Indigenous groups to discuss community food fishing needs and interests – adjustments to the FSC licences are made as needed. FSC licences contain the following information: species; locations; seasons/times; gear and methods; catch limits/allocations and other conditions. 10

Other Resource Management Responsibilities Sustainable Fisheries Framework Marine Mammal Coordination • Responsible for incorporating a suite of policies and frameworks that provide guidance on conservation and sustainability in fisheries management. • Includes a framework for incorporating the Precautionary Approach, a policy for managing bycatch, and a policy for managing fishing impacts on Sensitive Benthic Areas. Marine Conservation Targets • Collaboration with industry and stakeholders to develop measures that help protect North Atlantic right whales and other marine mammals from fishing impacts. • Responsibilities include incorporating marine mammal protection measures in fisheries’ licence conditions and coordinating collaborative responses to reports of marine mammals. Operations entangled in fishing gear. Licensing • Collaboration with the Oceans Management Division to achieve Canada’s Marine Conservation Targets through the establishment of a network of Marine Protected Areas and Marine Refuges. Species at Risk • Responsible for issuing authorizations related to commercial, commercial communal, recreational, foreign, and scientific fisheries as well as maintaining the Fisheries Information System. Licensing Policy • Integration of Species at Risk Act (SARA) requirements into fisheries management processes, including permit/exemption reviews and the issuance of SARAcompliant fishing licences. • Support Species at Risk program-led listing and recovery planning processes. • Responsible for the development and implementation of Maritimes Region Commercial Fisheries Licensing Policy, the coordination of licence appeals, and collaboration with national counterparts in developing and implementing national licensing policy. 11

Small Craft Harbours 178 Small Craft Harbours (SCH) in the Region. 157 core and 21 non-core fishing harbours. Many regional SCH facilities support integrated operations of traditional commercial fish harvesters, First Nations fisheries participants and aquaculture. Southwest New Brunswick 33 Sites Volunteers form not-for-profit, incorporated and independent Harbour Authorities to manage daily operations. Eastern Nova Scotia 47 Sites Significant investment planned under Budget 2018 over the next two years for construction, betterment and dredging projects to ensure safe and accessible facilities as well as projects and planning to align with recently updated provincial legislation concerning dredging spoils in Nova Scotia. Southwest Nova Scotia 98 Sites 12

Conservation and Protection Program The Maritimes Conservation and Protection (C&P) Program provides enforcement and compliance services to all DFO sectors and external clients through fully integrated and balanced monitoring, control, and surveillance activities, supported by the National Fisheries Intelligence Service, Digital Forensics, and Major Case Management. C&P Program Service Areas: Indigenous and Traditional Fisheries Species at Risk Aquaculture Management Fisheries Protection Program(Habi tat) Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program Marine Conservation Targets Information and Data Integrity Resource Management/ Science / Policy & Economics, etc. Marine Mammal Response (Oceans Protection Plan) Patrol/Surveillance Operations: • • 13 detachments & five field offices Two mid-shore patrol vessels One surveillance aircraft Two inshore platforms (West Head & Yarmouth) • National 29 program boats (27’-30’) Service (NFIS) Fisheries Intelligence 7 staff (located: at C&P RHQ) Marine Security Operations Centre (MSOC) East: 4 staff (located at CFB Halifax) (Co-located in the region and reporting to NHQ to provide program integration at the regional. Monitoring: level) Third-Party At Sea Observer Program (ASOP) Dockside Monitoring Program ( DMP/UMS) 13

Science Sound Science Advice Based on research and monitoring excellence, it is the cornerstone of the Region’s management decisions -- leading to enhanced stewardship of marine and aquatic resources. Maritimes Research and Monitoring Supports Fisheries management Sustainable aquaculture Species recovery Marine conservation and impact assessment Safe navigation and emergency response Oceanographic forecasting and advice Adaptation to changing ecosystems, including impacts of climate change Opportunities The Region benefits from a regional cluster of agencies with strong marine programs and focus, including: Federal: e. g. , NRCan, ECCC, DRDC Universities: e. g. , Dalhousie, University of New Brunswick (UNB) Colleges: e. g. , Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS) Other: Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI), Centre of Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE) New infrastructure and capital funding, and the recent investment in academic partners, will provide state-of-the-art facilities & technologies, and significantly enhance Deployment of DFO glider, a recent investment to enhance our oceanographic monitoring program. 14 Current Maritimes Priorities Marine safety and responsible navigation Protection of whale species at risk in areas of high human use Incorporating climate change considerations in fisheries assessments Marine Conservation Targets State of the Ocean Reporting Our Strengths Ocean Modelling and Technology Data Stewardship Oil and Gas Fate and Behaviour Population Dynamics Remote Sensing Aquatic Biotech Lab (genomics) Ecosystem Approaches

Canadian Hydrographic Service (Atlantic) Oceans Protection Plan-Marine Data Acquisition Bathymetric (depth) data collected from: • CCG ships and launches • Airborne System (Li. DAR) • Contract Surveys Tides information collected from: • Permanent Water level gauges • Continuous Vertical Datum observations Safety Modern Hydrography in Key Provides navigational products and data for all Atlantic Provinces Data Management and harmonization of all bathymetric, hydrographic and tidal information (supporting external and internal client requests). • • • Data Transformation Legal products 300 paper charts 250 electronic navigational charts Updates of critical information (Notices to Shipping and Mariners) Tide tables Sailing directions Areas Improved Charting via nearshore bathymetry collection, tidal dynamic product creation, high priority port product modernization, and Marine Spatial Data Infrastructure initiative. • Li. DAR and multibeam contract data collection • Water Level Gauge network refurbishment • Updated Paper and Electronic Chart Reinvestments in Science CHSProducts provides access to hydrographic data and Response invests in technologies (e. g. • Area Planning data initiative laser scanner) to support Coastal Monitoring. UNCLOS CHS supports ongoing survey work for the proposed extension of Canada’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Arctic by providing hydrographic expertise on data analysis from Arctic surveys done with the CCG Louis St. Laurent. 15

Aquaculture Management Licensing and leasing of aquaculture sites is carried out by provincial governments. Aquaculture Species in the Maritimes Region include: Atlantic salmon American eel Predominant fish cultured regionally are salmonids: • New Brunswick (SWNB): 105 aquaculture sites: 96 marine, 9 landbased (2016) • Nova Scotia: 55 aquaculture sites: 35 marine, 20 land-based (2018) Aquaculture production totals/values by province: • Blue mussel Bay/Sea scallop American oyster Clam Marine plants • Maritimes aquaculture sector is a major economic contributor in rural coastal communities in the Region. • Two aquaculture associations: NB (2016): 28, 079 tonnes / $ 247 M 96. 2% Salmon production • • • NS (2017): 13, 354 tonnes / $ 116 M 89% Salmon / Rainbow trout production Trout Arctic char Striped bass Atlantic halibut Lumpfish • 16 Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association Aquaculture employs approximately 3, 000 people (directly & indirectly) in the Region.

Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program • • • Program Outputs Letters of advice with site specific mitigation Fisheries Act Authorizations and SARA Permits Investigations of violation Projects monitored for regulatory compliance Regulator y Reviews • Restorati on • Activities Protection of fish and fish habitat and species at risk through the review of projects in and near water Monitor activities that have the potential to impact fish and fish habitat Investigate possible violations of the fisheries protection provisions of the Fisheries Act Working with Indigenous and community organizations to restore fish habitat through the provision of funds and technical support Development of standards and guidance for low risk projects Deliver DFO’s Aquatic Invasive Species Program Standard s/ Guideline s • 17 Funding applications for habitat restoration reviewed and administered Review and administer habitat restoration banks Administer fish habitat protection MOUs Develop and implement guidelines Monitoring guidelined works

Species at Risk Management Activities • • Oversees the management of Species at Risk (SAR) pursuant to the Species at Risk Act (SARA) Leads information-gathering processes, consultations, and analyses to inform listing recommendations Leads recovery planning processes for listed species in collaboration with Other Government Departments (OGDs), Environmental Non-governmental Organizations (ENGOs), stakeholders, and Indigenous Organizations Develops and publishes Recovery Strategies, Action Plans, and Management Plans for listed species (32 documents for Maritimes) Identifies Critical Habitat and helps develop and implement Critical Habitat Protection Orders Supports all Sectors in ensuring compliance with SARA and issues SARA permits Administers the Habitat Stewardship Program for SAR to promote recovery Coordinates and facilitates implementation of conservation and recovery measures aquaculture Some human activities that interact with Species at Risk commercial recreational aboriginal fisheries infrastructur e development renewable energy (hydro and tidal) shipping seismic operations 16 listed species in the Maritimes, Atlantic salmon (inner including: Bay of Fundy population) North Atlantic right whale Atlantic whitefish Northern bottlenose whale Leatherback sea turtle 18 Recent. Habitat Updates Critical Orders published for Inner Bay of Fundy Atlantic salmon, North Atlantic right whale, Northern bottlenose whale and Atlantic whitefish 2 species (loggerhead turtle and Atlantic mud -piddock) were listed under Schedule 1 of SARA in May 2017 30 Species in Listing Process, including: Atlantic salmon (x 3 populations) Striped bass (Bay of Fundy population) Porbeagle Cusk Cod, plaice and redfish American eel

Oceans Management Planning Marine. Spatial spatial plan development for Scotian Shelf/Bay of Fundy Bioregion Mapping and information products for regional management priorities Marine Environmental Quality (MEQ) program under. MPA OPPNetwork Development Supporting national conservation targets (5% by 2017, 10% by 2020) through MPAs and “other effective measures” Designing MPA network for long-term implementation Intergovernmental and Sector Oceans Engagement Regional Coordination Table; DFOCNSOPB MOU; Bi-lateral MPA processes with NS/NB Indigenous engagement on MPAs and OPP Bras d’Or Lakes Collaborative Planning Initiative MPA Establishment, Management and Ongoing management of the Monitoring Gully, Musquash, and St. Anns Bank Two Areas of Interest underway (Eastern Shore Islands and Fundian Channel-Browns Bank) 19 Environmental Preparedness and Response Planning Regional Response Planning under OPP (with CCG, TC, and ECCC) Regional environmental response coordination: • Led by Aquatic Ecosystems (AE), with support by inter-sectoral Environmental Response WG • Regional Response Protocol covers notification, preparedness, response, and recovery/restoration • DFO provides support to Lead Agencies (CCG, ECCC, CNSOPB) for incident response

External Engagement Consultation with Indigenous Peoples Consultation with regional Indigenous Peoples through tripartite consultation protocols: Mi’kmaq-Nova Scotia-Canada Terms of Reference for a Consultation Process in N. S. (11 of 13 Mi’kmaq First Nations (FNs)) Mi’gmag of N. B. , the Province of N. B. , and Canada Interim Consultation Protocol (8 of 9 Mi’gmag FNs, excludes Elsipogtog) Canada is discussing a consultation protocol with 5 of the 6 Maliseet/Wolastoqey FNs in N. B. (excludes Woodstock), which spans both the Maritimes and Gulf Regions DFO also consults with Indigenous communities that have not signed agreements (including the Peskotomuhkati), those who have since withdrawn from agreements, and those who represent Indigenous people. Relations living off reserve Federal/Provincial Formal and informal meetings with other federal/provincial partners and development of mechanisms such as MOUs to align activities (e. g. Safety MOU with TC, DFO-Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board (CNSOPB) MOU) Annual bilateral discussions with the provinces Canadian Science Advice Secretariat Many regional stakeholders participate in CSAS meetings as experts Regional meeting schedule planned on an annual basis 20 Advisory Committees 92 advisory committees and more than 120 meetings per year. DFO and the commercial fishing industry use the Scotia Fundy Fishing Sector Roundtable and GOMAC as two primary bodies for strategic discussion on resource management in the Region Other Area-based advisory committees such as the Bras d’Or Lakes Collaborative Planning Initiative Environmental Non-Governmental Organizations (ENGOs) Maritimes meets with ENGOs through our Marine ENGO Dialogue Forum Ongoing engagement in items of mutual interest

Acronyms AAROM – Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management AE – Aquatic Ecosystems AFF – Atlantic Fisheries Fund AFS – Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy AFSAR – Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk AICFI – Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative ASOP – At Sea Observer Program BIO – Bedford Institute of Oceanography C&P – Conservation and Protection CC – Commercial Communal CCG – Canadian Coast Guard CFB – Canadian Forces Base CHS – Canadian Hydrographic Service CNSOPB – Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board COGS – Centre of Geographic Sciences COOGER – Centre for Offshore Oil and Gas Environmental Research COVE – Centre of Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship CR – Comprehensive Review CSAS – Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat DFO – Fisheries and Oceans Canada DMP – Dockside Monitoring Program DRDC – Defence Research and Development Canada EBSAs - Ecologically and Biologically Significant Areas ECCC – Environment and Climate Change Canada EEZ – Exclusive Economic Zone ENGO – Environmental Non-Governmental Organization ERWG – Environmental Response Working Group FFHPP- Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program FN – First Nation FY – Fiscal Year GOMAC – Gulf of Maine Advisory Committee Go. MC – Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment ICCAT – International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas IFMPs – Integrated Fisheries Management Plans Li. DAR – Light Detection and Ranging MCT – Marine Conservation Targets MPA – Marine Protected Area MOU – Memorandum of Understanding MSOC – Marine Security Operations Centre NARW – North Atlantic Right Whale NFIA – National Fisheries Intelligence Service NHQ – National Head Quarters NPSW – National Public Service Week NRCan – Natural Resources Canada NSCC – Nova Scotia Community College OFI – Ocean Frontier Institute (Dalhousie) OGD – Other Government Departments OPP – Oceans Protection Plan P/T – Provinces and Territories RFCPP – Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program RHQ – Regional Head Quarters RIC – regional Integration Committee RIPC – Regional Integrated Planning Committee SAR(A) – Species at Risk (Act) SSES – Safety, Security and Emergency Services SWNB – Southwest New Brunswick SWNB MAC - Southwest New Brunswick Marine Advisory Committee TC – Transport Canada TMGC – Trans-boundary Management Guidance Committee TRAC – Transboundary Resources Assessment Committee UNB – University of New Brunswick UNCLOS – United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea WCC – Workplace Charitable Campaign 21