For more information, please visit the consultation profile for the proposed amendments to the AIS Regulations on DFO’s Public Consultations webpage.
The “One-for-One” Rule and/or Small Business Lens may apply.
Internationally, Canada has committed to prevent, control and eradicate invasive species that threaten ecosystems, habitat and native species under the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (Target 6).
In Canada, the management of AIS is a shared responsibility between federal, provincial and territorial governments. Also, specific federal, provincial and territorial ministers may allow the deposit of deleterious substances under the AIS Regulations.
The proposed amendments, if approved, would ensure that federal, provincial and territorial partners are able to fully use the AIS Regulations to allow AIS control activities that use registered pesticides as prescribed by PMRA.
PMRA, which is the federal jurisdiction responsible for regulating pest control products, is collaborating with DFO on this initiative.
The government conducted many public consultations before establishing the AIS Regulations in 2015. In early 2024, DFO initiated targeted engagement on its intent to propose regulatory changes with the general public, Indigenous peoples and multi-interest stakeholders.
For more information, please visit the consultation profile for the potential amendments to the AIS Regulations on DFO’s Public Consultations webpage.
Susan Roe
National AIS Manager, Aquatic Invasive Species National Core Program
Susan.Roe@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan: 2023