JP-f'Scientific Excellence • Resource ProtectNittand Fisheries Peches and Qceans et Ocean<, Promoting the Understanding, Conservation and Beneficial Use of Our National Aquatic Resources Statement he people of Canada have vested in the Minister of T Fisheries and Oceans the leadership for on Values understanding and conserving Canada's Aquatic Resources and facilitating their development and use, for the benefit of present and future generations. As employees of Fisheries and Oceans: Our Raison d'être: e strive to manage and protect these aquatic Wresources and facilitate their development and use Our Clients for the maximum benefit of the people of Canada — and their owners and users. Our Approach: e seek and communicate knowledge and Wunderstanding to promote informed, confident and Knowledge and consultative decision-making which blends scientific and Consultation socio-economic consideration. Our Aim: e take pride in our world-class standard of Wexcellence and integrity in all we do and continually Excellence seek to improve the quality of our programs and services. Our Strength: e recognize that the successful delivery of our Wprograms and services rests in the dedication and Our People enthusiasm of our departmental team who merit fair, honest and dignified treatment and recognition for their accomplishments. Our Pride: e work together, with a common purpose, in an VII atmosphere of mutual respect, open Our Organization communications and accountability. Fisheries Peches 1*1 and Oceans et Oceans CanadiS s minister of Fisheries and Oceans, lam particularly proud of the diversity found in this Department. The range of activities that DFO personnel are engaged in is broad, from oceanographic research and enforcement of fisheries regulations, to Aharbour management and hydrographic surveying. Our geographic locations are as diverse as our activities, from "sea to sea" in Canada and at the international level. The working environments of Fisheries and Oceans employees vary dramatically, from offices to field labs and patrol vessels. But despite DFO's diversity and complexity that are described in this Factbook, three corporate themes link the work of our employees nationwide: "Scientific Excellence, Resource Protection and Conservation, and Benefits to Canadians". Tom Siddon Minister Fisheries and Oceans DFO Factbook First Edition Published by: Communications Directorate Department of Fisheries and Oceans Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0E6 DFO/4155 © Minister of Supply and Services Canada 1989 Cat. No. Fs 23-143/1988 ISBN 0-662-56312-3 Research: Peter Robbins Employee Communications DFO Factbook contains information on the Department of Fisheries and Oceans' organization, responsibilities, activities, resources, clients, history, and other relevant facts. Designed primarily as an orientation guide for new employees, it also should serve as a useful departmental reference. Information contained herein is designed to assist in a basic understanding of DFO and its many components. While full attention cannot be devoted to every departmental activity or area, DFO Factbook presents an overview of Fisheries and Oceans through a collection of facts, ranging from technical points and key statistics to items of departmental trivia and historical interest. Table of Contents Page Who We Are and What We Do Our Mandate 8 Our Work and Responsibilities 8 Our Organization 12 Our Regions 19 DFO 1989-90 Main Estimates 23 Our Resources Employees 26 Capital 27 Buildings and Facilities 27 Harbours and Vessels 29 Tools of the Trade 31 Other 32 Our Clients Our Raison d'etre: Our Clients 34 The Fisheries and Oceans Sectors in Profile 36 Our History Milestones 46 DFO Ministers 51 Deputy Ministers 53 Department's Name Changes 54 Did You Know? 55 For Your Information 59 For More Information 65 The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is responsible for a wide range of activities which support Canada's economic, ecological and scientific interests in the oceans and inland waters. Providing for the conservation, development and sustained economic utilization of our nation's fisheries resources in Canadian waters and beyond, rests with DFO. Also entailed in DFO's mission is the coordination of the Government of Canada's policies and programs respecting oceans. While other federal departments contribute Our Mandate to the management of Canada's water-based activities, Fisheries and Oceans is the only one whose primary focus is water and aquatic resources. The Minister of Fisheries and Oceans' duties, powers, and functions include: (a) all matters over which the Parliament of Canada has jurisdiction, not by law assigned to any other department, board or agency of the Government of Canada, relating to: • sea coast and inland fisheries; • fishing and recreational harbours; • hydrography and marine sciences; and • policy and program coordination of the Government of Canada respecting oceans; as well as (b) other matters over which the Parliament of Canada has jurisdiction relating to oceans which are by law assigned to the Minister. In carrying out Fisheries and Oceans' Our Work and mandate, DFO personnel are engaged in Responsibilities diverse and challenging tasks and activities, working from coast to coast, including the Arctic, in various capacities. • The development and management of Canada's coastal and inland fisheries resources are founded on scientific research. Departmental scientists are heavily engaged in important studies, such as those of fish habitat, directed at conserving valuable living resources and enhancing their productivity. Allocation of these resources among Canadian and foreign fishing fleets primarily depends on "stock assessment," involving • 8 • measurement of fish population, size and composition, and reproductive capacity. • For DFO, with support from its scientific team, conserving the fisheries resource and ensuring that Canadians receive maximum economic and social benefit from them, requires effective surveillance of domestic and foreign fishing activities within Canada's 200-mile fishing limit. Preventing over- exploitation and depletion of fish stocks is a high-priority responsibility, one which involves constant surveillance from land, sea and air and readiness to enforce rules when necessary. Not only are surveillance and enforcement important to the offshore and coastal fishery, but to the inland fishery as well, where fishery officers must watch for threats to habitat, violations of net or area, and survey the salmon streams and spawning grounds. • Quality and safety of domestic and imported fish and seafood products are the concerns of DFO fish inspectors who, whether in the lab or in the field, work to ensure that stringent national standards are met. They examine all aspects of Canada's fishery, including vessels, landings, facilities for unloading, handling and transportation, processing plants and finished products. • DFO employees involved in our scientific activities are ultimately engaged in devel- Surveillance aboard oping and communicating a better under- DFO patrol vessel standing of Canada's marine and freshwater • 9 • environments. The scope of fisheries and aquatic scientific research covers a number of areas, from physical oceanography and limnology (studies in freshwater) to hydrographic surveying and charting. DFO science activities address pressing environmental issues of consequence to Canada's aquatic resources, including acid rain and the behaviour and effects of marine contaminants. • There is also an important international dimension to the DFO Science area, in- volving departmental interaction with other countries on matters of mutual scientific concern pertaining to such fields as oceanography. These are but samplings of DFO work. Departmental responsibilities span many other areas, including the administration of com- mercial fishing and recreational small craft harbours, fisheries economic development and marketing and initiatives in support of inter- national fisheries negotiations. Facts related to these and other DFO components are present throughout the Factbook. For more detailed information, employees should consult DFO's Priorities Handbook, Annual Report and Part III of the Main Estimates. DFO science: work in the lab • 1 0 • Canadian Sailfish Corporation Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation Fisheries Prices Support Board ■■ Seri, A,15,11! ,,, • Asp,' • Detroit Denre Minister Shorter Mrno Policy • Pacific Corpic and and Program Freshwater Ravi: • Planning Frshenei Intern troipil fillomocr Personnel and and Program Fisheries and ' Inman lel Adininistrar Analysis RDG. RDG. Quebec Newfoundland Fundy DFO's organizational structure groups Our Organization operations into the following four discrete program elements or sectors to ensure that they are directed as national programs with clear and effective linkages to government priorities: • Science; • Atlantic Fisheries; • Pacific and Freshwater Fisheries; and • Inspection. Science, Atlantic Fisheries, and Pacific and Freshwater Fisheries are directed by ADMs, while Inspection is headed by the Senior ADM. In addition are: • International activities in fisheries and trade-related matters, directed by an ADM; and • Corporate Policy and Program Support, for which responsibility is shared between the Senior ADM, Corporate and Regulatory Management respon- sible for corporate and regulatory man- agement and capital assets management and the ADM, Policy and Program Planning responsible for policy and program planning. Science