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Wildlife Act (S.N.W.T. 2013, c. 30).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Northwest Territories
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Ecosystem preservation Zoning Wild fauna Wild flora Wildlife products Hunting/capture Hunting authorization/permit Policy/planning Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Community management Sustainable development Indigenous peoples Management/conservation Protection of habitats
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to wildlife in the Northwest Territories. Section 2 outlines the principles as follows: a) wildlife is to be conserved for its intrinsic value and for the benefit of present and future generations; b) the conservation and management of wildlife and habitat is to be carried out on an ecosystem basis, recognizing the interconnection of wildlife with the c) the conservation and management of wildlife and habitat is to be conducted in an integrated and collaborative manner; d) traditional Aboriginal values and practices in relation to the harvesting and conservation of wildlife are to be recognized and valued; e) the best available information, including traditional, scientific and local knowledge, is to be used in the conservation and management of wildlife and habitat; f) where there are threats of serious or irreparable harm to wildlife or habitat, lack of complete certainty is not to be a reason for postponing reasonable conservation measures. The text consists of 180 sections divided into 8 Parts.

Full text
English/French
Website
www.gov.nt.ca

References - Legislation

Repeals

Wildlife Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988,c.T-4).

Legislation | Canada | 1988 (2012)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Policy/planning, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Wildlife Business Regulations (N.W.T. Reg. 069-97).

Legislation | Canada | 1997 (2014)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Wildlife products, Collecting/harvesting, Inspection, Ranching/captive breeding, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mobile Core Bathurst Caribou Conservation Area Regulation (N.W.T. Reg. 006-2015).

Legislation | Canada | 2015

Keyword: Wild fauna, Hunting/capture, Protected area, Management/conservation, Indigenous peoples, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Fees Regulations (N.W.T. Reg. 114-2014).

Legislation | Canada | 2014

Keyword: Wild fauna, Royalties/fees, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Marking/identification, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Reindeer Act (S.N.W.T. 2014, c. 16).

Legislation | Canada | 2014

Keyword: Wild fauna, Management/conservation, Protection of species, Pastoralism

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Management Zones and Areas Regulations (R.R.N.W.T 1990, c. W-15).

Legislation | Canada | 1990 (2014)

Keyword: Zoning, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Inuvialuit Settlement Region Olokhatomuit Hunters and Trappers Committee Regulations (N.W.T. Reg. 032-93).

Legislation | Canada | 1993 (2009)

Keyword: Zoning, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Indigenous peoples, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife General Regulations (N.W.T. Reg. 115-2014).

Legislation | Canada | 2014

Keyword: Collecting/harvesting, Hunting/capture, Indigenous peoples, Hunting authorization/permit, Traditional rights/customary rights, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX