Offshore Killer Whale Consultations

We Want to Hear From You!

In April 2009, COSEWIC re-assessed the status of the Offshore Killer Whale, changing it from special concern to threatened; it will now enter the legal listing process for potentially changing its status under SARA.  

At this stage, it is important for the public to learn more about the species being considered for re-listing, and to provide input before a decision is finalized. Your input is valuable to DFO and will be considered, along with other information, by the Minister of Environment in consultation with the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans in making a listing recommendation.

For your reference, the links below are intended as background information regarding the species in question. If you would like to submit feedback, it may be helpful to review the following before doing so:

• Offshore Killer Whale  SARA Public Registry Profile 
  Along with general biology and species information, COSEWIC assessments and related documents can be found near the bottom of the species profile page; this site is updated regularly with new documents.  
• COSEWIC Report on the Killer Whale (Pacific Ocean Offshore Population)
• Glossary of Terms
• Further information on the Species at Risk Act
• Additional detail on COSEWIC

How to Provide Feedback 

The deadline for submitting comments on the potential re-listing for Offshore Killer Whales was November 13, 2009.

DFO Contact

SARA Listing Consultations
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
200-401 Burrard St.
Vancouver, BC V6C 3S4  
Email: sara@pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca

NOTE: Information provided in the comment forms may be made available to the public if requested through the Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) process.