Topic: Shipping Environmental Impacts
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Navigating the St. Lawrence: Challenging Waters, Rich History and Bright Future
The St. Lawrence marine corridor plays a key role in Canada’s economy and supply chain. The geography as well as the unique physical attributes and water dynamics of the St. Lawrence challenge the commercial ships transiting through this maritime route in more than one way.
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Toolkit: the Facts on Marine Shipping in Canada
We’ve assembled a toolkit of our materials related to marine shipping in Canada to inform and encourage conversations about the value Canadians gain from safe and sustainable marine shipping.
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2018 Public Opinion Poll: Canadians’ Attitudes Towards Marine Shipping – 1
Canadians place a high level of importance on marine shipping and a majortiy believe it is a safe way of transporting goods. The survey by Angus Reid provides an important benchmark on Canadians’ opinion on marine commerce.
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2018 Public Opinion Poll: Canadians’ Attitudes Towards Marine Shipping – 2
A public opinion poll in 2018 comparing what Canadians think about marine shipping and how their opinions have changed since 2016.
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2018 Public Opinion Poll: Canadians’ Attitudes Towards Marine Shipping – 3
A narrow majority of Canadians support expanded oil tanker traffic in Bay of Fundy and along BC south coast. Their top concerns about shipping safety are potential oil spills, fuel spills and endangering marine life.
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Clear Seas: Dr. Kate Moran, President & CEO of Ocean Networks Canada
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Clear Seas: Dr. John W. Hepburn, Vice President Research – CIFAR
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Clear Seas: Kim Baird, Owner of Kim Baird Strategic Consulting
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Underwater Noise
How a marine mammal responds to underwater noise is complex and depends on a number of factors. Get the #clearfacts on underwater noise.