Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA)

WAPPRIITA is the legislative vehicle by which Canada meets its obligations under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

It received royal assent on December 17, 1992, and came into force on May 14, 1996, when the amended Wild Animal and Plant Trade Regulations took effect.

• Regulations amending the Appendices of the Wild Animal and Plant Trade Regulations (Wild Animal and Plant Trade Regulations) (.pdf)



• Regulations amending the Wild Animal and Plant Trade Regulations (Amendments to provisions for personal and household effects, personal pets, labelling provisions and removal orders) (.pdf)

Annual Reports

• 2001
• 2000
• 1999
• 1998
• 1997
• 1996

Archives

• News Release - Environment Minister David Anderson unveils improvements to Wild Animal and Plant Trade Regulations (2000)
• User's Guide
• Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement (RIAS) (1996)

Other Links

• The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) sets controls on the international trade and movement of animal and plant species that have been, or may be, threatened due to excessive commercial exploitation.
• On the Wildlife Law Enforcement Web site, you will find information on acts and regulations regarding wildlife, as well as the measures we are taking to ensure their implementation. You will also find information regarding the species protected under this legislation.