Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) presented on its Fisheries Protection Program and how biodiversity offsets fit into the program. The Fisheries Act prohibits causing serious harm to fish and requires decision-making to support fishery sustainability. DFO's offsetting policy aims to maintain fishery productivity by avoiding, mitigating, and offsetting harm. Offsetting must be considered where serious harm cannot be avoided and becomes an enforceable authorization condition. DFO provides guidance on developing offset plans to select appropriate measures guided by principles like balancing project impacts and supporting long-term fishery benefits. Habitat restoration and creation are examples of offsetting options.