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Invasive Species Act, 2015.

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Ontario
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015 (2019)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Alien species Offences/penalties Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

In this Act, “invasive species” means a species that is not native to Ontario, or to a part of Ontario, and, (a) is harming the natural environment of Ontario or of the part of Ontario in which it is present, or (b) is likely to harm the natural environment of Ontario or of a part of Ontario, regardless of whether it is present in Ontario or in a part of Ontario; (“espèce envahissante”). Unless otherwise indicated in a provision of this Act or the regulations, this Act applies only with respect to, (a) invasive species that are prescribed by regulation under section 4 or designated by the Minister under section 5; and (b) carriers that are prescribed by regulation under section 6. A regulation under subsection (1) shall classify each prescribed invasive species into one of the following classes: 1. A prohibited invasive species, being an invasive species to which the prohibitions set out in section 7 and the measures set out in sections 23 and 27 apply. 2. A restricted invasive species, being an invasive species to which the prohibitions set out in subsection 8 (1) apply and to which conditions, restrictions or prohibitions may be added by regulation under subsection 8 (2) or (3) and measures set out in sections 23 and 27 may be made to apply by regulation. The classification of an invasive species under subsection (2) shall be based on the extent to which the species is present in the natural environment in Ontario at the time the regulation is made and on other considerations such as the following: 1. The species’ biological characteristics. 2. The harm the species has had on the natural environment, if any, or is likely to have in the future. 3. The dispersal ability of the species. 4. The social or economic impacts of the species. An order designating an invasive species may, (a) prohibit any activity that is likely to increase the threat of the invasive species to the natural environment in Ontario or the part of Ontario specified in the order and that is not otherwise prohibited under section 7; (b) specify circumstances in which an activity or act prohibited by the order or under this Act may be carried out; and (c) authorize a person or class of persons specified in the order to carry out any of the activities or acts prohibited under this Act or in the order, subject to such conditions as may be specified in the order. An order designating an invasive species shall, (a) identify the invasive species being designated and briefly describe the reasons for the designation; (b) specify whether the order applies to all of Ontario or to a part of Ontario and, if the latter, describe the part of Ontario to which it applies; (c) specify the time period for which the order is valid; and (d) contain such other information as the Minister considers relevant to the order. No person shall engage in an activity that is prohibited by an order designating an invasive species except in accordance with the order. No person shall, (a) bring a member of a prohibited invasive species into Ontario or cause it to be brought into Ontario; (b) deposit or release a member of a prohibited invasive species or cause it to be deposited or released; (c) possess or transport a member of a prohibited invasive species; (d) propagate a member of a prohibited invasive species; or (e) buy, sell, lease or trade or offer to buy, sell, lease or trade a member of a prohibited invasive species.

Full text
English
Website
www.ontario.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

General (O. Reg. 354/16).

Legislation | Canada | 2016 (2021)

Keyword: Swine, Alien species, Crustaceans, Insects, Plant protection, Classification/declassification, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Invasive Species Control Areas (O. Reg. 703/21).

Legislation | Canada | 2021

Keyword: Swine, Animal welfare, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Alien species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX