(The)Management of fisheries on Canada's Atlantic coast : a discussion document on policy direction and principles

목차 (Table of Contents)

• CONTENTS
• Executive Summary
• 1. Introduction = 1
• 1.1 The Atlantic Fisheries Policy Review = 1
• 1.2 Purpose of This Discussion Paper = 2
• 1.3 Scope of This Discussion Paper = 2
• 1.4 Why a Policy Review? = 3
• 1.5 The Oceans Act and Integrated Management Planning = 4
• 2. Aboriginal Fisheries = 7
• 3. Toward a New Direction for the Atlantic Fisheries = 9
• 4. Key Areas of Policy Discussion = 13
• Overview = 13
• 4.1 The Problems = 13
• 4.2 Policy Themes = 14
• 4.3 Conservation = 15
• 4.3.1 Defining Conservation = 15
• 4.3.2 The Conservation Principle = 16
• 4.3.3 Policy Elements = 17
• 4.3.3.1 A Precautionary Approach = 17
• 4.3.3.2 Ecosystem-based Management = 18
• 4.3.3.3 A Conservation Ethic and Responsible Harvesting Operations = 19
• 4.3.3.4 Conducting Fisheries within an Appropriate Regulatory Framework = 20
• 4.3.4 Discussion Questions = 20
• 4.4 Economic and Social Viability = 21
• 4.4.1 Issues = 21
• 4.4.2 Viability Principles = 24
• 4.4.3 Policy Elements = 25
• 4.4.3.1 Application of Atlantic-wide Policies = 25
• 4.4.3.2 Self-reliance = 26
• 4.4.3.3 Opportunities to Improve Economic Viability = 27
• 4.4.4 Discussion Questions = 27
• 4.5 Access and Allocations = 28
• 4.5.1 Definitions = 28
• 4.5.2 Issues = 28
• 4.5.3 Access and Allocation Principles = 29
• 4.5.4 Policy Elements = 30
• 4.5.4.1 The Determination of Best Use = 30
• 4.5.4.2 Providing Stability and Predictability in the Commercial Allocation Process = 31
• 4.5.4.3 Step 1 : Stabilizing Sharing Arrangements in Established Commercial Fisheries = 31
• 4.5.4.4 Step 2 : Developing Clear and Consistent Rules and Procedural Requirements to Accommodate Changes in Fisheries = 32
• 4.5.4.5 Step 3 : Future Changes in Access and Allocation Decision-making Processes = 34
• 4.5.5 Discussion Questions = 35
• 4.6 Governance = 36
• 4.6.1 Issues = 36
• 4.6.1.1 Defining Co-management = 37
• 4.6.2 Principles for Fisheries Management Governance = 38
• 4.6.3 Policy Elements = 38
• 4.6.3.1 A Focused Role for DFO in Decision Making = 38
• 4.6.3.2 The Integrated Fisheries Management Planning Process = 41
• 4.6.3.3 Making the Integrated Fisheries Management Planning Process Work Locally = 42
• 4.6.3.4 Moving Beyond Local Management and the Integrated Fisheries Management Planning Process = 43
• 4.6.3.5 Conflict Management = 44
• 4.6.3.6 Costs of Managing the fisheries = 44
• 4.6.4 Discussion Questions = 45
• 5. Summary and Conclusion = 47
• 5.1 Purpose of the Discussion Document = 47
• 5.2 New Directions for the Atlantic Fisheries = 47
• 5.3 Clear Roles and Shared Responsibilities = 48
• 5.4 Your Input = 49
• 5.4.1 Attend Our Public Consultations = 50
• 5.4.2 Write to Us = 50
• 5.4.3 Contact Us by E-mail = 50
• 5.5 Next Steps = 50
• Appendices
• A 1 Glossary = 54
• A 2 Roles and Responsibilities - New Fisheries Management Direction = 62
• A2.1 Roles in Management of Atlantic Coast Fisheries = 62
• A2.1.1 DFO Fisheries Management = 62
• A2.1.2 Other DFO Functions = 64
• A2.1.3 Other Federal Departments and Agencies = 64
• A2.1.4 Other Governments = 65
• A2.1.5 Aboriginal Fisheries = 65
• A2.1.6 Commercial Industry = 66
• A2.1.7 Aquaculturists, Recreational Fishermen and Other Resource Users = 67
• A2.1.8 Other Interests = 67
• A2.2 Collaborative Initiatives = 67
• A2.2.1 Professionalization of Fish Harvesters = 68
• A2.2.2 Development and Recognition of Legitimate Professional Industry Organizations = 68
• A2.2.3 Development of Aboriginal Commercial Fisheries = 68
• A2.2.4 Economic Diversification = 68
• A2.2.5 Regional Economic Development and Community Adjustment = 69
• A2.2.6 Building Management Expertise = 69