Department of Fisheries and Oceans Act

Marginal note:Powers, duties and functions of Minister

• 4 (1) The powers, duties and functions of the Minister extend to and include all matters over which Parliament has jurisdiction, not by law assigned to any other department, board or agency of the Government of Canada, relating to

  • (a) sea coast and inland fisheries;

  • (b) fishing and recreational harbours;

  • (c) hydrography and marine sciences; and

  • (d) the coordination of the policies and programs of the Government of Canada respecting oceans.

• Marginal note:Idem

  (2) The powers, duties and functions of the Minister also extend to and include such other matters, relating to oceans and over which Parliament has jurisdiction, as are by law assigned to the Minister.

• Marginal note:Security of Canada Information Sharing Act

  (3) In carrying out activities in relation to the maritime domain, the Minister may receive information that

  • (a) relates to an activity that undermines the security of Canada, as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Security of Canada Information Disclosure Act; and

  • (b) is relevant to his or her support of a Government of Canada institution, as defined in that section, that has jurisdiction or responsibilities under an Act of Parliament or another lawful authority in respect of those activities, including their detection, identification, analysis, prevention, investigation or disruption.