Licencing Support Program

The goal of this program is to provide support with the preparation of materials for licencing applications to improve the viability and compliance of farm operations.

The primary focus of the program is to support the preparation of harmonized licencing application to the project review team comprised of DFO, Transport Canada, and the Province such as replacements and amendments to authorized infrastructure. More information on licencing applications is available from
Fisheries: www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/aquaculture/licence-permis/index-eng.html  
The Province: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/crown-land-water/crown-land/crown-land-uses/aquaculture
Transport Canada: https://tc.canada.ca/en/programs/navigation-protection-program/navigation-protection-program

These applications require a substantial amount of work that the will be streamlined and simplified through this program to reduce the administrative burden and regulatory challenges faced by members. The BCSGA is available to provide direct support with the preparation of application materials which may include the following required documents:

  • 统一申请表
  • 附有水深测量和拟议基础设施的地图和管理计划
  • 权属区和所用基础设施的照片
  • 碎片管理计划
  • 海底检查报告
  • 高地业主的考虑因素
  • First Nations engagement 
  • 鱼类和鱼类生境评估
  • 地方政府的分区和附则考虑因素
  • 加拿大交通部在线申请
  • 公众参与和张贴
  • 受污染渔业管理条例的应用

接受支持:

This program is limited by staff capacity and the number of ongoing licencing applications being prepared. If you are interested in receiving this direct licencing support for your shellfish farm please complete the application below and send any questions to Scott@bcsga.ca with a descriptive email header.