Senate Study on Budget Bill C-15 Fisheries Provisions (Division 33)
Official title: The subject matter of those elements contained in Division 33 of Part 5 of Bill C-15, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025
The Senate Fisheries and Oceans Committee is examining Division 33 of the federal budget bill C-15. This section contains provisions related to fisheries that were tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025. The committee hears from witnesses and accepts written submissions to inform its report to the Senate.
Why This Matters
Budget bills often slip through major policy changes with little public attention. If you fish commercially, work in the seafood industry, or live in a coastal community, this could affect your livelihood. Senate committees are one of the few places where Canadians can weigh in before laws are finalized.
What Could Change
Division 33 of Bill C-15 could change how commercial fishing licenses are managed, affect owner-operator policies, or modify regulations for Pacific and Atlantic fisheries. The committee's report may recommend amendments before the bill becomes law.
Key Issues
- What changes to fisheries policy are contained in Division 33 of the budget bill?
- How will these provisions affect commercial fishing operations?
How to Participate
- Submit a written brief to the committee at pofo@sen.parl.gc.ca. Briefs should address the fisheries provisions in Division 33 of Bill C-15.
- Review the committee's studies and bills page for meeting schedules and witness testimony.
- Watch committee meetings live or view recordings on SenParlVu.