What is this engagement about?
The Province gathered feedback through an Intentions Paper on a coast-wide Coastal Marine Strategy to address the health and stewardship of marine ecosystems and resilience of coastal communities.
The purpose of this work is to develop a strategy that lays out priority actions to ensure coastal areas remain healthy and resilient to climate change and can support community well-being and a sustainable ocean economy into the future.
Engagement timeline: December 15, 2022 to April 14, 2023 (complete)
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Intentions Paper and Summary
Everyone was invited to provide feedback through an online questionnaire or by written submission from December 15, 2022 to April 14, 2023. The Intentions Paper and Summary are available for review.
Coastal Marine Strategy feedback
There was an opportunity to provide feedback on the Coastal Marine Strategy Intentions Paper by completing an online questionnaire. This feedback will help inform the Coastal Marine Strategy.
Written Submissions
There was an opportunity to share thoughts on the Coastal Marine Strategy Intentions paper by providing a written submission.
What We Heard Report
Your comments are gathered in a “What We Heard Report” that summarizes the feedback on the Coastal Marine Strategy Intentions Paper
This “What We Heard Report” summarizes key themes captured during the engagement process between December 15, 2022 and April 14, 2023. Your submissions totaled more than 900 across the province from individual citizens, members of environmental organizations, representatives from other orders of government, business and industry including forestry, fishing, transportation, mining and energy, partnership organizations, academia, and professional organizations.
Next steps
A Coastal Marine Strategy will be released in 2024.
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
Summer 2023
Strategy released
2024