SARA Permits and Agreements
Under Section 73 of SARA, the competent minister may enter into an agreement or issue a permit authorizing a person to engage in an activity affecting a listed wildlife species, any part of its critical habitat or its residences. If entered into or issued, the competent minister must include an explanation of why this was entered into or issued in the Public Registry.
Agreements or permits may be entered into or issued for the following purposes:
- The activity is scientific research relating to the conservation of the species and conducted by qualified persons;
- The activity benefits the species or is required to enhance its chance of survival in the wild; or
- Affecting the species is incidental to the carrying out of the activity.
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Permit Applications
Permits are required by those persons conducting activities that may affect species listed on Schedule 1 of SARA, as extirpated, endangered, or threatened and which contravene the Act's general or critical habitat prohibitions. Depending on the species and it's location, applications should be directed to the appropriate authorities.
To apply for a permit for an activity affecting a Schedule 1 species in any national park, national historic site or national marine conservation area administered by Parks Canada (protected heritage areas), please visit the following;
- For research and collection activities, you should submit your application through Parks Canada's on-line research and collection permit system>
- For other activities, you should contact the specific protected heritage area directly; their contact details are available on the
Parks Canada website>
To apply for a permit affecting a Schedule 1 aquatic species, please visit the Department of Fisheries and Oceans website>
For all other SARA permit applications, please use the following instructions and application form and submit to the appropriate Environment Canada regional office for processing.
- Print or download the SARA permit application file:
- Complete all fields. Insert N/A if a field is non-applicable.
- Complete any supporting documentation.
- Fax, mail, or email your completed application and any supporting documents to the appropriate regional office for processing.
Permits and Related Agreements
Year 2007
- January
- Explanation for issuing permit (#35), pursuant to the provisions of section 73 of SARA - Sand-verbena Moth
- Explanation for issuing permit (#EA-2006-01), pursuant to the provisions of section 74 of SARA - Woodland Caribou
- Explanation for issuing permit (#2007-952), pursuant to the provisions of section 74 of SARA - Woodland Caribou
- March
- Explanation for issuing permit (#37), pursuant to the provisions of section 73 of SARA - Oregon Spotted Frog
- Explanation for issuing permit (#36), pursuant to the provisions of section 73 of SARA - Oregon Spotted Frog
- Explanation for issuing permit (#59-07-0286), pursuant to the provisions of section 74 of SARA - Marbled Murrelet
- Explanation for issuing permit (#59-07-0279), pursuant to the provisions of section 74 of SARA - Yellow-breasted Chat auricollis subspecies
- Explanation for issuing permit (#59-07-0271), pursuant to the provisions of section 74 of SARA - Marbled Murrelet
- April
- Explanation for issuing permit (#40), pursuant to the provisions of section 73 of SARA - Great Basin Spadefoot, Tiger Salamander, Western Toad
- Explanation for issuing permit (#38), pursuant to the provisions of section 73 of SARA - Western Rattlesnake
- Explanation for issuing permit (#39), pursuant to the provisions of section 73 of SARA - Great Basin Gophersnake
