What is this engagement about?
The Province is committed to developing a coast-wide strategy to address the health and stewardship of marine ecosystems and resilience of coastal communities.
We invite your feedback and suggestions on an Intentions Paper that outlines potential solutions and policies that the Province can implement to achieve better outcomes for marine life and people. All input will help inform development of the Coastal Marine Strategy.
Timeline: December 15, 2022 – April 14, 2023
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How to participate
Intentions Paper and Summary
Everyone is invited to provide feedback through our online questionnaire or by written submission. Please review the Intentions Paper and / or the Summary before you participate.
Coastal Marine Strategy feedback
December 15, 2022 – April 14, 2023 at 4:00pm
Provide feedback on the Coastal Marine Strategy Intentions Paper by completing an online questionnaire. Your feedback will help inform the Coastal Marine Strategy.
Written Submissions
December 15, 2022 – April 14, 2023 at 4:00pm
Share your thoughts on the Coastal Marine Strategy Intentions paper.
Next steps
The Ministry of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship will be guided by feedback received through this engagement to inform the drafting of a Coastal Marine Strategy.
All comments received on the Intentions Paper and the questionnaire by 4:00pm (PST) on April 14, 2023 will be compiled for review. A draft Coastal Marine Strategy is due to be published in late 2023, at which time there will be an additional opportunity for public engagement.
Commitment to Anti-Racism
The Province of B.C. is committed to taking action against racism and to working to ensure this engagement process is anti-racist and safeguards human rights. Disrespectful and racist comments will not be accepted or considered and will be removed from the engagement record. Please ensure comments are constructive and focused on the Coastal Marine Strategy.
Engagement timeline
Launch of engagement
December 15, 2022
Engagement closes
April 14, 2023 at 4:00 pm
What we heard report
Spring 2023
Draft strategy released
2023
Engagement open on draft strategy
2023
Engagement closes on strategy
Early 2024