This report builds on a significant body of previous work on IPCAs and applies these learnings to the actions federal agencies should take to advance marine IPCAs. To achieve this, we  interviewed 13 individuals with direct experience developing and establishing IPCAs within First Nations and federal government agencies. Through these interviews, we summarized the key constraints for advancing marine IPCAs in Canada. These were grouped into three categories – operational, policy and legislative, and funding and capacity.

Marine Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas: Opportunities and recommendations for realizing Canada’s commitments to reconciliation and marine conservation