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Acts Administered by the Minister of the Environment
Canada Wildlife Act
(W-9)
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Description:
The Canada Wildlife Act provides the authority for the acquisition of lands by the Minister of the Environment for the purposes of wildlife research, conservation, and interpretation. The Act also provides for the establishment of protected marine areas. The Minister may enter into an agreement with any province for wildlife research, conservation, and interpretation, including measures to protect any wildlife in danger of extinction. National Wildlife Areas are created and managed pursuant to regulations made under this act. Designation as a National Wildlife Area helps ensure that lands of national importance are protected.
Regulations:
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Chief, Habitat Conservation
Wildlife Conservation Branch
Canadian Wildlife Service
Environmental Conservation Service
Environment Canada
351 St-Joseph Boulevard,
Hull,
Quebec
K1A 0H3
Telephone: (819) 994-9533
Fax: (819) 994-4445
Ed.Wiken@ec.gc.ca
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