Now is the time to act for Canada to help protect the world’s oceans

The fifth International Marine Protected Areas Conference in Vancouver is the chance to chart a course towards a world where we are not just neighbours, but also caretakers of our ocean ecosystems.

Fisheries and Oceans Minister Joyce Murray is among those gathered for IMPAC5 this week. Strongly protected and effectively managed marine protected areas have positive outcomes not only for marine life, but also for the health and livelihoods of coastal communities, writes Jennifer Josenhans. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and Pexels photograph by James Wheeler

Opinion

BY JENNIFER JOSENHANS

February 8, 2023

As you walk along the seawall that stretches along the coast of Vancouver, you might be lucky enough to see orcas feeding—a reminder of the ocean’s beauty and importance, right outside your door.

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