Fisheries and Oceans Canada (English: Fisheries and Oceans Canada, French: Pêches et Océans Canada) is a Canadian government department established in 1868 to protect and sustainably use Canada's fishery resources and to provide safe, efficient and environmentally sound marine resources. Pêches et Océans Canada is a Canadian government department established in 1868 to protect and sustainably use Canada's fisheries resources and provide safe, efficient and environmentally sound marine services.