On June 7-8, 2017 at UBC Vancouver, a 2 day workshop explored issues related to access to marine resources and coastal spaces in Canada were examined. The workshop was funded by a SSHRC-funded OceanCanada Partnership. Ongoing work and case studies from Canada’s three coasts were included to try to ascertain how access to marine resources and ocean spaces are impacting the well-being of coastal communities. A variety of participants from Atlantic and the Pacific coasts were invited including local fishermen, First Nation Fisheries managers, NGOs, Academia and practitioners.
Sondra Eger, a Courtenay Lab PhD student, participated in the workshop to contribute and gain insights relating to her research on integrated marine planning and access issues in Canada.