Governance
Blue Maritimes is governed by a Board of Directors responsible for strategic oversight, financial stewardship, and the protection of the organization’s scientific integrity and public interest mission.
Our governance framework is defined by our founding documents and supports transparent, accountable, and evidence-based institutional leadership.
This document establishes the legal foundation of Blue Maritimes, including its charitable purposes, organizational objectives, and core institutional principles.
It defines the public-interest mission of the organization and its commitment to environmental research, conservation, and climate resilience.
The By-Laws set out the internal governance rules of the organization, including Board structure, decision-making procedures, financial oversight responsibilities, and administrative processes.
They provide the operational framework that guides the organization’s accountability and institutional functioning.
Certificate of Incorporation
Blue Maritimes Society is a legally registered non-profit organization incorporated in the Province of Nova Scotia under the Societies Act on February 23, 2026.
The Certificate of Incorporation confirms the organization’s legal status, public-interest mandate, and limited liability structure, enabling it to operate as a recognized environmental research and conservation institution in Atlantic Canada.