Environmentally protected areas in Canada

  • Banff National Park

    Banff was Canada's first National park and the world's third. Banff was created as a wilderness recreation park and vacation spa.
  • Canada Wildlife Act

    This act authorizes the Federal government to buy land for the purpose of creating National Wildlife Areas. You can't hunt or disturbe the refuges.
  • RENEW

    The REcovery of National Endangered Wildlife program outlines measures for the recovery of endangered species and the prevention of worsening the condition of currently threatened or non-endangered species.
  • Canadian Environmental Protection Act

    It addresses environmental standards, protection, and penalties for violations.
  • Statement of Commitment to Complete Canada's Network of Protected Areas

    This document was signed by Federal and Provincial Governments, confirming Canada's commitment to establish a network of national protected areas.
  • The National Forest Strategy

    The National Forest Strategy is a plan to finish classification of forest lands to make a network of protected areas that represents Canada's forests.
  • Migratory Birds Convention Act

    This Act prevents birds from being hunted or sold for profit. It also allows the Federal Government to make Migratiory Bird Refuges in areas important to birds.
  • Canadian Environmental Assessment Act

    This act was passed to ensure that a thorough environmental assessment be performed.
  • Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Inerprovincial Trade Act

    This Act bans commercial trade of endangered species and better enforces illegal trade of wildlife and plants.
  • National Accord for the Protection of Species at Risk

    This accord commits the different levels of government to make programs that act to protect endangered species and their habitat.