A practical introduction to how ocean governance works in Canada, including who does what, how decisions are made, and how regulation affects projects and programs.
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Designed for ocean-sector professionals and decision-makers, this micro-credential provides an overview of how ocean governance operates within the Canadian context. Through a combination of courses—including Federal and Provincial Governance (all modules), Ocean Industry Landscape, and Marine Spatial Planning—participants gain insight into regulatory frameworks, jurisdictional roles, and planning processes that shape ocean use and management in Canada. The credential supports learners in navigating compliance, contributing to policy and planning discussions, and working effectively within complex, multi-use marine environments.
Professionals working on ocean-related initiatives who need a clearer picture of governance and regulatory environments
This course explores Canada’s ocean zones and the federal laws that govern them. Learners will examine key statutes, enforcement bodies, and how these laws align with international commitments like UNCLOS. Case studies—such as the SS Manhattan voyage, the Ocean Ranger disaster, and modern reforms—illustrate how legislation shapes marine operations. The course also highlights federal roles in shipping safety, environmental protection, conservation, and workers’ rights.
This course introduces learners to the legislative landscape shaping ocean and Great Lakes activities across Canada’s provinces and territories. It examines how provincial statutes interact with federal approvals, focusing on Crown-land tenures, discharge permits, and Indigenous co-management frameworks. Learners will explore the complexities of overlapping jurisdictions and strategies for effective coordination. Case studies will highlight sector-specific impacts—such as aquaculture, shipping, offshore energy, conservation, and ecotourism—and the provincial legislation governing them. Practical exercises will include mapping coastal project timelines to identify permitting requirements and prioritize compliance tasks.
This course provides an in-depth look at regulatory frameworks affecting key ocean economy sectors. Learners will analyze approval chains across provinces and territories, identify core statutes governing day-to-day operations, and examine regulatory triggers for Indigenous engagement and co-management. The course will also compare compliance requirements across different maritime zones—from internal waters to the exclusive economic zone and extended continental shelf. Through real-world examples, participants will gain insight into navigating complex approval processes and maintaining operational compliance in diverse jurisdictions.
This course emphasizes that compliance is more than a regulatory requirement—it is essential for credibility, efficiency, and long-term sustainability in Canada’s ocean economy. Learners will explore practical strategies for navigating complex approval processes, including mapping project timelines, prioritizing compliance tasks to avoid costly delays, and identifying regulatory triggers for Indigenous and co-management engagement.
This course will provide a broad overview of Canada’s ocean economy, including major sectors, geographic hubs, workforce trends, and future opportunities. Content will highlight the diversity of marine industries such as fisheries, aquaculture, ocean technology, marine tourism, and offshore energy, with an emphasis on sustainability and innovation.
This course explores Canada’s ocean zones and the federal laws that govern them. Learners will examine key statutes, enforcement bodies, and how these laws align with international commitments like UNCLOS. Case studies—such as the SS Manhattan voyage, the Ocean Ranger disaster, and modern reforms—illustrate how legislation shapes marine operations. The course also highlights federal roles in shipping safety, environmental protection, conservation, and workers’ rights.
This course introduces learners to the legislative landscape shaping ocean and Great Lakes activities across Canada’s provinces and territories. It examines how provincial statutes interact with federal approvals, focusing on Crown-land tenures, discharge permits, and Indigenous co-management frameworks. Learners will explore the complexities of overlapping jurisdictions and strategies for effective coordination. Case studies will highlight sector-specific impacts—such as aquaculture, shipping, offshore energy, conservation, and ecotourism—and the provincial legislation governing them. Practical exercises will include mapping coastal project timelines to identify permitting requirements and prioritize compliance tasks.
This course provides an in-depth look at regulatory frameworks affecting key ocean economy sectors. Learners will analyze approval chains across provinces and territories, identify core statutes governing day-to-day operations, and examine regulatory triggers for Indigenous engagement and co-management. The course will also compare compliance requirements across different maritime zones—from internal waters to the exclusive economic zone and extended continental shelf. Through real-world examples, participants will gain insight into navigating complex approval processes and maintaining operational compliance in diverse jurisdictions.
This course emphasizes that compliance is more than a regulatory requirement—it is essential for credibility, efficiency, and long-term sustainability in Canada’s ocean economy. Learners will explore practical strategies for navigating complex approval processes, including mapping project timelines, prioritizing compliance tasks to avoid costly delays, and identifying regulatory triggers for Indigenous and co-management engagement.
This course will provide a broad overview of Canada’s ocean economy, including major sectors, geographic hubs, workforce trends, and future opportunities. Content will highlight the diversity of marine industries such as fisheries, aquaculture, ocean technology, marine tourism, and offshore energy, with an emphasis on sustainability and innovation.
Dans un esprit de respect, de réciprocité et de vérité, nous honorons et reconnaissons Moh’kinsstis, le territoire traditionnel du Traité 7 et les pratiques orales de la confédération des Pieds-Noirs : Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, ainsi que les nations Îyâxe Nakoda et Tsuut’ina. Nous reconnaissons que ce territoire abrite la Nation métisse de l’Alberta, la région 3 au sein de la patrie historique des Métis du Nord-Ouest. Enfin, nous reconnaissons toutes les nations qui vivent, travaillent et se divertissent sur ce territoire, et qui l’honorent et le célèbrent.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we recognize all Nations who live, work and play on this land and honour and celebrate this territory.