Department of Marine and Fisheries Annual Reports

https://publications.gc.ca/ (Searchable resource)

Annual reports issued by the Canadian government’s Department of Marine and Fisheries during the 19th and 20th centuries. These documents contain detailed information on the management of Canada’s waterways, shipping regulations, ship registries, lighthouse operations, and marine incidents, including shipwrecks and navigation improvements. They are a critical primary source for studying the development of Canada’s maritime infrastructure and policy.