Canada and Regional Fisheries Organizations: Implementing the UN Fish Stocks Agreement

Author: RAYFUSE R.

Source: Ocean Development and International Law, Volume 34, Number 2, April-June 2003 , pp. 209-228(20)

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Abstract:

Canada is a strong supporter of the United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement. Whether Canada's support is matched by its actions in strengthening regional fisheries organizations and arrangements dealing with straddling and highly migratory fish stocks is thus worthy of investigation. This contribution examines Canadian activities within regional fisheries organizations with particular reference to implementation of the precautionary and ecosystem approaches and the issue of enforcement of conservation and management measures. Although Canadian actions appear generally to be furthering implementation of the Agreement, comprehensive integration of words and deeds remains to be achieved.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00908320390209645

Affiliations: 1: Faculty of Law, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

Publication date: 2003-04-01