The conservation of migratory birds is the joint responsibility of the countries they visit during the breeding, migration, and non-breeding seasons. In recognition of this, the federal government is a party to international treaties to protect migratory birds and their habitats, such as the Canadian Biodiversity Information Network, the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.
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The Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) is helping strengthen bird conservation initiatives throughout the western hemisphere. The establishment of the Canada-USA-Mexico Trilateral Wildlife Committee is an example. The Latin American Program also fosters partnerships among CWS scientists and their counterparts in countries with shared bird populations throughout the western hemisphere. Similarly, the Program for the Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) brings together conservation agencies and scientists sharing northern circumpolar interests. |
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CWS is responsible for implementing the Migratory Birds Convention Act, which provides for the protection of migratory birds through the Migratory Birds Regulations. The hunting of migrating game birds is managed through an annual process of consultation resulting in the establishment of the Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations. Regulations are established according to national Objectives and Guidelines. CWS also provides a national vision for conservation through the Wildlife Policy for Canada.
