Partial submission of Canada to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf regarding its continental shelf in the Atlantic Ocean

Archived and Outdated Information: This publication is out of date and should be referenced for research or recordkeeping purposes only. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. You can request an alternate version of our publications by email at Accessibilite-accessibility@international.gc.ca or telephone at 1-800-267-8376. This report summarizes Canada’s partial submission to the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. It provides scientific and legal information supporting Canada’s claim to extend its continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles in the Atlantic Ocean. The document outlines geological characteristics, legal provisions invoked, and the methodology used to define the outer limits of Canada’s continental shelf, while noting that Arctic Ocean data will be submitted later.

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Global Affairs Canada

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2026-02-06