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The federal Minister of the Environment is wholly responsible for the administration of the following federal government Acts. The Department of Justice Canada site has the complete text of these Acts under their 'Consolidated Statutes' section, and the complete text of regulations under their 'Consolidated Regulations' section.
General
- Department of the Environment Act, 1985
- Government Organization Act, 1979 (covers DOE mandated responsibility for provision of info related to meteorological conditions including climate, weather and sea state)
Meteorological Service of Canada - Atlantic
- Weather Modification Information Act, 1970-71-72
Environmental Conservation Branch
- Canada Wildlife Act, 1973-74 (covers National Wildlife Areas)
- Wildlife Area Regulations
- Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994
- Migratory Bird Sanctuary Regulations
- Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations
- Migratory Birds Convention, 1916.
- Game Export Act, 1970
- Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA), 1992.
- International Rivers Improvement Act (IRIA), 1970
- Canada Water Act (covers Flood Damage Reduction Agreements and Federal Water Policy)
- Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
- Convention on Biological Diversity
- Federal Wetlands Policy
Environmental Protection Branch
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), 1988
- New CEPA, 1999
In addition to the above, there are certain sections of other federal acts which the minister is
responsible for administering or for which the department delivers an advisory role. These
acts include:
Environmental Conservation Branch
- International Boundary Waters Treaty Act
- Northern Inland Waters Act
Environmental Protection Branch
- Fisheries Act (Sections 36-42)
- Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act
- Canada Shipping Act
- Motor Vehicle Safety Act (emission provisions)
- Pest Control Products Act
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
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