Summary
This regulation designates specific sheltered coastal waters in British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, and Prince Edward Island as 'minor waters' for regulatory purposes, establishing geographic boundaries for each designated area.
Reason
This regulation creates unnecessary geographic restrictions on maritime activities without clear economic justification. The designation of 'minor waters' likely imposes additional regulatory burdens on shipping, fishing, and coastal development without demonstrable benefits. Such arbitrary classifications distort market operations and add compliance costs for coastal businesses, while the specific boundaries appear to serve no compelling public safety or environmental purpose.