Doug Wentzell

Advocate greater transparency in Canada’s fisheries Advocate for Canada to sign on to the global Mombasa Declaration Federal support for plastic alternatives and reuse policies. Policies to support a circular economy in Canada. Advocating for harmful chemicals to be eliminated from plastics used in food packaging. Advocating for harmful chemicals to be eliminated from plastics used in food packaging. Funding to co-ordinate refill options at FIFA 2026 Advocating for modernizing the Fisheries Act and policies to be inclusive of Indigenous Knowledge Systems, ecosystem-approaches and climate change. Advocate for the implementation of the precautionary approach framework for forage fish stocks. Advocate for the batching of certain stocks under the new rebuilding regulations and implementing rebuilding plans. Improved transparency and traceability in the seafood value chain in Canada to combat seafood fraud (defined as any activity that misrepresents the product that is being purchased) through improved labelling and documentation, traceability verification measures and greater consumer information. Advocating for the public availability of information regarding fish stock targets and limits through annual reports. Advocating for sustainable fisheries decisions. Advocating for regulations on recycled content for certain plastic manufactured items. Advocating for improvement to fisheries and shipping measures that will protect North Atlantic right whales. This includes changes to regulations under the Fisheries Act and Canada Shipping Act. Advocate for the creation of a registry for plastic manufactured items. Advocate for marine protected areas.

Policy framework for the construction and operation of a green hydrogen and green ammonia production, storage and transportation facility in Canada. Green energy export policy, programs and initiatives. Potential funding under either the Net Zero Accelerator Fund, The Strategic Innovation Fund, or other funding programs or mechanisms as appropriate. Engage on the details of green energy investment tax credits established through Budget 2023, including the Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit. Engage on and better understand regulations pertaining to current and future Marine Protected Areas in the Cape Breton region.

Engage on and better understand regulations pertaining to current and future Marine Protected Areas in the Cape Breton region. Potential funding under either the Net Zero Accelerator Fund, The Strategic Innovation Fund, or other funding programs or mechanisms as appropriate. Policy framework for the construction and operation of a green hydrogen and green ammonia production, storage, and transportation facility in Canada. Green energy export policy, programs, and initiatives. Engage on the details of green energy investment tax credits established through Budget 2023, including the Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit

Regulatory modernization to support responsible development of marine renewable energy, supporting a coordinated approach to project approvals that consolidates regulatory processes, reduces duplication, and provides clear guidance to proponents including the implementation of a single-window approach to renewable energy project approvals. Strategic infrastructure investment, with respect to critical port infrastructure investment that would unlock marine renewable energy development Advocate for programs that support demonstration, R&D, and deployment of marine renewable energy technologies (offshore wind, tidal energy, wave energy, river current energy) at a utility-scale and small-scale in remote/Indigenous/coastal/rural communities. Support for clean technology/clean electricity through Investment Tax Credits and capital cost reductions in order to accelerate deployment of technologies that will help achieve net-zero goals while supporting economic growth Electricity transmission infrastructure - financial support for east-west transmission buildout and upgrades to existing system

Communications regarding the regulatory regime with respect to the conservation of fisheries stocks.

Seek to improve fisheries management under DFO Advocate for stability of access and allocation shares as the Government fulfills its Indigenous relations obligations and works to increase Indigenous participation in fisheries. Participate in regulatory consultations under the Fisheries Act. Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision. Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise. Advocate for balancing marine conservation with sustainable use as the Government of Canada works towards its marine conservation targets. Participate in regulatory consultations under Oceans Act, National Marine Conservation Areas Act, and Fisheries Act. Advocate for Canada's ratification of the UK's accession to The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Advocate for food security, science and innovation, and the healthy benefits of fish and seafood for the Canadian public. Seek improved fisheries science with DFO. Represent members’ interests in development of regulations under the Fisheries Act Discuss Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program and permanent residency for foreign workers Maintain communications with International trade partners and potential partners. Advocate for better inclusion of the fish and seafood sector in the Temporary Foreign Workers program.

Resource access under the Canadian Fisheries Act

Provide Government of Canada officials with scientific and socio-economic evidence in support of why American eel should not be listed on Canada's Species at Risk Registry.

Advocating for increased funding to First Nations communities dedicated to Indigenous policing. Budget 2026, advocating for the reinstatement of funding from DFO for the Mactaquac Biodiversity Facility.