Today, the Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven Mackinnon, announced vessel management measures to support the recovery of Southern Resident killer whales, including an increased approach distance from the previous 400 metres to 1,000 metres. This measure will help increase protection, simplify regulations for Canadians, and align with existing measures in Washington State.
The Government of Canada recognizes that Southern Resident killer whales continue to face imminent threats to their survival and recovery, and that protecting these iconic marine mammals requires comprehensive and immediate action. The 2026 management measures focus on addressing one of the primary threats to Southern Resident killer whales: acoustic and physical disturbance from vessels.
- Published
- Apr 2, 2026
- Updated
- Jul 17, 2026
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- Government of Canada, British Columbia
- Category
- Transportation
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- 1 min
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