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Boundary Waters Treaty
this act was established to prevent or resolve disputes and assist Canadian and American governments to share common water supplies, most importantly the Great Lakes, in an equitable and responsible way. The Commission's primary responsibilities are the 1909 Boundary Waters Treaty, the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, and the Air Quality Agreement. -
Migratory Birds Protection Convention
1916 Migratory Birds Protection Convention
Because migratory bird habitat spans more than one country, international co-operation is required to protect them. This treaty was negotiated between Canada and the United States to halt the extinction of migratory birds and to establish regulations for their cross-boundary protection. However, the original Migratory Bird Law only acted to protect birds which where deemed important or useful for humans, such as songbirds and insect-eating birds. Birds -
Dominion Wildlife Service, now the Canadian Wildlife Service, created
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Ramsar Convention
1971 Ramsar Convention
RamsarOfficially called The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat, this convention was originally focused on wetlands conservation to save waterfowl, but has now expanded its scope to include conservation of wetlands. -
Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement
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wildlife act is passed
This act authorizes the acquisition of land by the federal government for the purpose of creating National Wildlife Areas; refuges under protection from habitat disturbance and hunting. This act also allows for marine areas to be recognized and protected. -
Canadian Environment Protection Act
1988 Canadian Environmental Protection Act
this act is concerning environmental standards, protection, and penalties for violation. It deals primarily with regulation of pollution. -
Agenda 21
Agenda 21 is an agreement between more than 178 states and UN organizations outlining goals for environmental action and sustainable development in the twenty-first century. This farsighted agreement made suggestions on social and economic dimensions, natural resources, and strengthening the voice that traditionally marginalized groups have. Agenda 21 was signed at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development -
The National Forest Strategy
1992 The National Forest Strategy
laid out a plan for completion of an ecological classification of forest lands, completion of a network of protected areas representative of Canada's forests, establishing forest inventories; and development of a system of national indicators of sustainable forest management. -
Canada Environment Assessment Act
1995 Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
This act was passed to ensure that rigorous environmental assessment would be performed for projects carried out by the federal government or Crown corporations and that the assessment would include public consultation.