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Department of Fisheries and Oceans Act

Version of section 4 from 2002-12-31 to 2015-07-31:


Marginal note:Powers, duties and functions of Minister

  •  (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.

  • 1978-79, c. 13, s. 5

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