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Department of the Environment Act (R.S. 1985, c. E-10).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Legislation
Date
1985
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting the Department of the Environment.
Subject
Environment gen., Sea, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Institution Pollution control Marine pollution Freshwater pollution Wild fauna Wild flora Birds
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to the establishment and organization of the Department of Environment. Section 4 outlines the powers, duties and functions of the Minister. They extend to and include all matters over which Parliament has jurisdiction, not already assigned by law to any other department, board or agency of the Government of Canada, relating to: a) the preservation and enhancement of the quality of the natural environment, including water, air and soil quality; b) renewable resources, including migratory birds and other non-domestic flora and fauna; c) water; d) meteorology. The text consists of 8 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Environment Canada.

Legislation | Canada | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Nuclear energy, Hazardous substances, Environmental standards, Hazards, Early warning system, Public health, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX