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Antarctic Environmental Protection Act (S.C. 2003, c. 20).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Sea, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Pollution control Waste disposal Protected area Environmental planning Ecosystem preservation EIA Policy/planning Management/conservation
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

Whereas Canada is a party to the Antarctic Treaty, to the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals and to the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, the purpose of this Act is to protect the Antarctic environment, particularly by implementing the Protocol. The present document includes provisions on wild fauna and flora protection, fishing prohibitions, waste discharge, mineral resources, issue of permits and Environmental Impact Assessments, among others.

Full text
English
Website
laws.justice.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Antarctic Environmental Protection Regulations (SOR/2003-363).

Legislation | Canada | 2003 (2010)

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste disposal, Protected area, Environmental planning, Ecosystem preservation, EIA, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX