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Species at Risk Act (S.C. 2002, c. 29).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting the protection of wildlife species at risk in Canada.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Aquaculture Aquatic animals Indigenous peoples Basic legislation Wild fauna Wild flora Plant variety Endangered species Institution Non-governmental entity Offences/penalties Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Protection of species Cartilaginous fishes
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The purposes of this Act are to prevent wildlife species from being extirpated or becoming extinct, to provide for the recovery of wildlife species that are extirpated, endangered or threatened as a result of human activity and to manage species of special concern to prevent them from becoming endangered or threatened. Section 14 establishes the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC). The functions of the Committee are, inter alia, to: a) assess the status of each wildlife species considered to be at risk and, as part of the assessment, identify existing and potential threats to the species and, b) determine when wildlife species are to be assessed, with priority given to those more likely to become extinct; c) conduct a new assessment of the status of species at risk and, if appropriate, reclassify or declassify them; d) develop and periodically review criteria for assessing the status of wildlife species and recommend the criteria to the Minister and the Canadian Endangered Species Conservation Council; and e) provide advice to the Minister and the said Council and perform any other functions that the Minister may assign. The text consists of 142 sections and 3 Schedules.

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

List of Wildlife Species at Risk (Decisions not to add certain species) Order (SI/2012-45).

Legislation | Canada | 2012

Keyword: Wild flora, Endangered species, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Exemption Order for certain licences, authorizations and documents (white sturgeon)(SOR/2006-190).

Legislation | Canada | 2006

Keyword: Freshwater fishes, Enforcement/compliance, Indigenous peoples, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Memorandum of Understanding between Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and Canada Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC).

Legislation | Canada | 2013

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Critical Habitat of the Nooksack Dace (Rhinichthys cataractae ssp.) Order (SOR/2016-82).

Legislation | Canada | 2016

Keyword: Freshwater fishes, Protected fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Critical Habitat of the White Sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) Nechako River Population Order (SOR/2016-84).

Legislation | Canada | 2016

Keyword: Freshwater fishes, Protected fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Critical Habitat of the White Sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) Kootenay River Population Order (SOR/2016-86).

Legislation | Canada | 2016

Keyword: Freshwater fishes, Protected fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Critical Habitat of the Northern Madtom (Noturus stigmosus) Order (SOR/2016-81).

Legislation | Canada | 2016

Keyword: Protected area, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of habitats, Endangered species, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

List of Wildlife Species at Risk (Decisions Not to Add Certain Species) Order (SI/2017-24).

Legislation | Canada | 2017

Keyword: Endangered species, Diadromous fish, Wild fauna, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species, Indigenous peoples, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX