Canada-British Columbia Agreement on Species at Risk (PDF 1,46

RISK
AT
COLUMBIA
SPECIES
ON
CANADA-BRITISH
AGREEMENT
CANADA
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Oceans
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(Fisheries
Oceans
and
Fisheries
represented by the Minister of the Environment
responsible for the Department of
the Environment (Environment
Canada) and for the Parks Canada Agency and
by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans responsible for the Department of
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as represented by the Minister of Water,
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(hereinafter the "Parties")
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species that are at risk;
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and
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that includes a significant number of plant and
programs
that
believe
Columbia
British
and
Canada
WHEREAS
activities and
relating to species at risk can be undertakenin a coordinated and cooperative
manner;
to
committed
are
Columbia
British
and
Canada
WHEREAS
working together, and
with other jurisdictions, orders of government and partners to prevent species
from
becoming at risk and to protect and recover species that have been
British
Columbia
recognize
wildlife
the roles of aboriginal
boards and other bodies
management
in the conservation of wildlife in this
agreements
claims
and
land
under
established
peoples of Canada
of
and
Canada
WHEREAS
identified as being at risk;
FOLLOWS:
AS
AGREE
means
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Act"
Range
Practices
and
and Range
2002,
Forest
"Forest
(S.B.C.
the
1.0
DEFINITIONS
PARTIES
THE
country;
Act
c .69).
1
"Ministry
of Environment
(R.S.B.C.
1996, c. 299).
"Species
at Risk Act" means the Species at Risk Act (S.C. 2002, c. 29).
"Wildlife
Act" means the Wildlife Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 488).
2.0
Act" means the Ministry of Environment Act
PRINCIPLES
2.1
The Parties agree that the following principles will guide the interpretation
and implementation of this Agreement, while remaining consistent with federal
and provincial legal
requirements:
be
will
Columbia
British
in
recovery
and
protection
risk
at
2.3
Species
2.2
Inter-jurisdictional collaboration characterized by respect for the roles and
responsibilities of each of the Parties will feature in all elements of species at risk
protection and recovery.
and delivered in a manner tailored to address the ecological, social and
economic circumstances of the province.
designed
2.4
Planningand actions to prevent species
from
at risk and to
becoming
protect and recover species that have been identified as being at risk will be
by the best available science.
informed
2.5
informed
2.6
Decisions regarding the listing and recovery of species at risk will be
by the principles of sustainable
development.
The
development
and
implementation
of recovery measures will take into
account the
interests of communities and the traditional
knowledge of aboriginal people.
socio-economic
when
used
will
Ecosystem,
landscape and multi-species approaches
appropriate for the protection and recovery of species at risk.
2.8
be
2.7
If there are threats of serious or irreversible damage to a species at risk,
cost-effective early actions will be taken to prevent the further reduction or loss of
the species and to facilitate the protection and recovery efforts.
2.9
Stewardship by land and water owners and users is fundamental to
preventing species
from
becoming
at risk and in protecting and recovering
species that are at risk.
2.10 Cooperative, voluntary measures are the first approach to securing the
protection and recovery of species at risk.
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INTERPRETATION
3.0
2.11 Canada and British Columbia are committed to carrying out consultations
with those who may be directly affected by protection and recovery of species at
risk.
3.1
The Minister of Water, land and Air Protection, enters into this Agreement
with Canada under the authority of section 6 of the Ministry of Environment Act.
("SARA"),
Act
Risk
at
Species
the
under
ministers
competent
being
Oceans,
3.2
The Minister of the Environment, responsible for the Department of the
Environment and for the Parks Canada Agency, and the Minister of Fisheries and
enter into this Agreement with the Province of British Columbia under section 10
of that Act.
does
nor
the
and
duties
or
Act,
powers
Wildlife
the
legal
new
SARA,
any
other
any
or
by
create
not
established
does
Act
federal or provincial legislation.
framework,
administrative
an
create
to
is
Agreement
this
of
purpose
PURPOSE
Practices
duties
and
Agreement
and Range
The
4.1
4.0
Forest
powers
This
the
alter
it
3.4
3.3
Neither Canada nor British Columbia relinquish any jurisdiction, right,
power, privilege, prerogative or immunity by virtue of this Agreement.
and
powers
respective
their
exercise
cooperatively
It does so by:
Columbia.
British
in
procedures
can
within which the Parties
duties to ensure a coordinated and focused approach to the delivery of species at
risk protection and recovery through legislation, policies, and operational
.
setting out the respective roles and responsibilities of the Parties with
respect to species at risk protection and recovery in British Columbia.
.
establishing the coordinating
needed to consult on key
decisions, establish joint priorities, share information
and design
.
work.
of
programs
coordinated
mechanisms
providing opportunities to jointly develop species at risk policies where
STEERING
RISK
AT
SPECIES
COLUMBIA
5.0
CANADA-BRITISH
appropriate.
following
Risk
at
Steering
Committee
is
membership:
3
hereby established with the
Species
Columbia
British
-
Canada
A
5.1
COMMITTEE
and
rules
own
its
establish
necessary,
extent
the
to
will,
and
of
representatives
the
by
chaired
be
will
Committee
Forests
of
Ministry
Fisheries
and
Food
Agriculture,
of
Ministry
Protection
Air
and
land
Water,
of
Ministry
British
Coordinating
The
6.2
For
basis
alternating
Region
Pacific
Canada,
Oceans
and
Fisheries
BC
Coastal
Agency,
Canada
Parks
member:
one
by
represented
be
will
agencies
and
departments
following
the
of
Each
established.
hereby
is
Committee
Coordinating
Risk
at
Species
Columbia
British
-
Canada
A
6.1
COORDINATING
RISK
AT
SPECIES
COLUMBIA
BRITISH
-
CANADA
6.0
effective.
and
timely
clear,
are
Columbia
British
in
needs
and
issues
risk
at
species
to
respect
with
Parties
the
between
collaboration
and
cooperation,
communication,
that
ensure
to
and
6,
section
in
established
Committee
Coordinating
the
to
direction
strategic
overall
provide
to
annually
least
at
meet
will
Committee
Steering
The
5.3
and
rules
own
its
establish
necessary,
extent
the
to
will,
and
basis
alternating
an
For Canada:
Regional Director General, Environment Canada, Pacific and Yukon Region
Director General, Parks Canada Agency, Western and Northern Canada
Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Pacific Region
For British Columbia:
Deputy Minister, Water, land and Air Protection
Deputy Minister, Agriculture, Food and Fisheries
Deputy Minister, Forests
5.2
The Steering Committee will be chaired by the Regional Director General,
Environment Canada and the Deputy Minister, Water, land and Air Protection on
procedures.
COMMITTEE
For Canada:
Environment Canada, Pacific and Yukon Region
Field Unit
Columbia:
Environment Canada and the Ministry of Water, land and Air Protection on an
procedures.
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6.3
The Coordinating Committee will meet at least twice per year to:
.
coordinatefederal and provincialspecies at risk planning,protection
and recoveryinitiativesincludingprioritiesfor joint actions.
.
share informationwith respectto legislation,regulations,policiesor
operationalguidelineseither in place or under developmentthat could
directly or indirectlyaffect species at risk planning,protectionand
recovery in British Columbia.
.
coordinate recovery processes and procedures to meet the
requirements of federal and provincial legislation.
.
consistent with timelines set out in federal or provincial legislation,
review and comment upon species recovery strategies and action
plans prior to forwarding for approval, to ensure each Party is aware
of each other's interests.
.
serve as the Regional Implementation Board for the Habitat
Stewardship Program. In the context of this role, the Coordinating
Committee may invite additional participants to serve on the
Committee.
ENGAGEMENT
with the approval of the Steering Committee, establish working groups
or advisory committees including a stakeholder advisory committee.
ABORIGINAL
7.0
.
7.1
When developing a recovery strategy, action plan or management plan,
the Parties will:
.
invite the participation of any First Nations organization that may be
directly affected by the recovery strategy, action plan or management
plan.
. endeavour to cooperate with
PROCESSES
management
The Parties will provide their best available
on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada
information
(COSEWIC)
8.1
LISTING
8.0
boards or other
bodies that have been established by a treaty and that have an
interest in the protection and recovery of species at risk.
wildlife
to the Committee
and to the
processes that support the listing of species under British Columbia's
legislation.
5
SARA
Environment
will
an
for the Minister
opportunity
response
the
on the response
posting
to
prior
and comment
SARA
of
25(3)
to review
registry.
subsection
public
in
to
SARA
the
referred
on
statement
Fisheries, and the Minister of Forests
statement
provide
the Minister of Agriculture, Food and
Protection,
Air
The Minister of the
and
8.2.1
of
land
Species listed under
Water,
8.2
of
input
and
views
the
seek
and
with
consult
will
Environment
the
of
Minister
the
8.2.2 Prior to a Governor in Council decision on a routine listing of a species,
Minister of Water, land and Air Protection, the Minister of Agriculture, Food
the
will
Agriculture,
of
Environment
the
Minister
of
the
Minister
The
Protection,
Air
and
land
considerations.
Water,
of
socio-economic
Minister
the
inform
including
and Fisheries, and the Minister of Forests on the implications of that decision,
a
of
listing
emergency
an
on
consult with the Minister of Water,
will
Minister of the
the
Environment
species,
Council
in
8.2.3 Prior to a Governor
decision
Food and Fisheries, and the Minister of Forests of the listing decision and the
rationale for that decision.
and Air Protection, the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, and the
Minister of Forests. The Minister
Minister
of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, and the Minister of Forests intend to advise
Air
The
the
and
land
considerations.
Protection,
Water,
inform
the Minister of
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, and the Minister of
the
for that decision
in a manner
legislation
provincial
under
listed
Species
Forests of the listing decision and the rationale
consistent with federal legal requirements.
8.3
Air
and
socio-economic
land
Water,
including
decision,
will
that
of
Protection,
Environment
the
implications
of
the
Minister
on
of
land
and
of
the
and
Canada
modifications
any
the
Forest
the
or
Act
Wildlife
for
and
the
with
Environment
The Minister
Environment
and for the Parks
on
Oceans
on any
modifications.
the Minister of the
of the Environment
and
Minister of the
and Oceans
the
those
under
of
risk
implications
at
the
consult
of
will
Protection
of Fisheries
advise
Fisheries
of
Minister
the
Department
Air
the
species
of
the
lists
and
the
Act
Protectionwill
ORDERS
for that decision.
EMERGENCY
rationale
and the Minister
for the Department
and
Agency,
responsible
Air
and
Practices
land
Water,
Range
to
Agency,
modifications
Parks Canada
9.0
and
for
land
responsible
Environment
of
Minister
Water,
8.3.1 Prior to any modifications to provincial listings of species at risk, the
Prior to a Governor in Council decision on emergency orders under
section 80 of
Minister
9.1
SARA,
the
competent
federal
Minister
will
consult
with
the
land and Air Protection, the Minister of Agriculture, Food and
Fisheries, and the Minister of Forests. The Minister of Water, land and Air
of Water,
6
Minister
the
and
Food
inform
will
Agriculture,
Minister
of
federal
Minister
the
and
competent
The
Protection
Air
and
considerations.
land
Water,
of
economic
Protection, the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, and the Minister of
Forestsintend to advise on the implications of that decision, including socio-
at
species
or
information
or
take
will
Province
Oceans
to the Province.
and
the
that
Fisheries
Canada,
measures
Act
Act,
species
an
Risk
at
wildlife
under
Species
listed
a
effects
and Oceans
knowledge
Fisheries
any
Canada,
provide
will
the
Canada
as follows:
applies is
of the project on that species
Environment
Parks
to
impacts
identify
and
will
BC
on the potential
Canada
Environment
Canada
Parks
and
Canada
managed"
and the Parks
79 (2) will be addressed
If the species to which subsection 79 (1) of
provincially
in a
science.
available
best
the
of
on
effects
adverse
of Section
on
impacts
potential
the
by
79
Canada
environmental
Section
in
of its
process
SARA
.
that
informed
and
defined
potential
in
its critical habitat, the requirements
assessment
and Oceans
to an assessment
result
may
environmental
Fisheries
as
Canada,
subject
ensure
to
ASSESSMENT
Parties
structured
timely,
a single
determine,
Agency
a project
Parliament
that
of
through
If Environment
Canada
10.2
is
that
manner
risk are addressed
the
of
intent
the
ENVIRONMENTAL
It
10.1
is
10.0
Fisheries of the listing decision and the rationale for that decision in a manner
consistent with federal legal requirements.
to avoid or lessen any adverse effects if the project proceeds.
required
information
or
will
BC
avoid
to
take
Canada
Canada.
Oceans
will
Province
and
Parks
and
the
Fisheries
that
to Environment
that an assessment
of environmental
person
the
by
ensured
be
will
(2)
79
if the project proceeds.
in
to ensure
knowledge
any
provide
Canada
Canada,
Oceans
any
measures
effects
requirement
The
.
monitoring
or lessen any adverse
applies is federally
of the project on that species
Environment
Canada
to
and
impacts
Fisheries
identify
Parks
and
also
Canada,
on the potential
will
Columbia
British
managed,
If the species to which subsection 79 (1) of
SARA
.
effects
of a
species
or
will
Agency
Committee
Assessment
Coordinating
review
co-
wildlife
listed
a
on project
on
effects
adverse
and British Columbia
the
Canada
lessening
or
between
the
Environmental
Office,
Canadian
the
by
avoiding
to
interactions
related
issues
ordinate
Assessment
requested
When
Environmental
B.C.
the
10.3
project is conducted, with consideration of any monitoring required by
the Province.
or its critical habitat.
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PLANNING
RECOVERY
11.0
11.1
The Parties will endeavour to develop recovery strategies and action plans
to
will
approach
stage
strategy,
two
a
recovery
a
apply
to
of
continue
preparation
will
the
Parties
stage,
the
first
so,
The
doing
In
planning.
recovery
legislation.
that meet timelines and other requirements set in federal and provincial
evaluation
derived
of the socio-economic
for
strategies
and
objectives
goal,
costs of the action
11.2 If Canada is leading a recovery planning process, Canada
invite
participate.
to
will
is leading a recovery planning
Columbia
Canada
If British
invite
will
will
Columbia
Parties
The
11.3
to participate.
British
Columbia
process,
an
plan and the benefits to be
its implementation.
from
British
include
will
and
recovery
achieve
to
measures
The second stage, the preparation of action plan(s), will
detailed
prioritize
and
identify
achieving the objectives.
recovery
the
include
will
strategy
recovery
include the determination of whether recovery of the listed wildlife species is
technically and biologically feasible. If recovery is deemed to be feasible, the
develop training for practitioners
within
government
in action plans
of socio-economic
evaluation
the
ensure
will
remain
are an integral
will
benefits
Parties
The
11.4
jurisdictions and stakeholder organizations to facilitate the preparation of
recovery strategies and action plans.
part of the
development
Parties
government
impacts while
costs
plans.
While
and
the focus
on protection and recovery of the subject species at
risk, their residences and habitat, the
other jurisdictions and orders of
economic
of action
identifying
economic
will
work
with
stakeholdersand
to identify ways to minimize
socioopportunities and benefits.
will
team
11.5 Where a recovery strategy, action plan or a recovery
addressing an
aquatic species, migratory bird or their habitat on land other than federal land
identifies a need for action to prevent the reduction or loss of that species,
British Columbia
be provided with an opportunityto take such action, subject
12.1
STEWARDSHIP
12.0
to federal approval of the proposed plan of action.
The
Parties
agree to coordinate species at risk recovery and stewardship
activities with priorities developed for species at risk prevention, protection and
recovery by:
.
.
providing advice on setting priorities for
species at risk in British
Columbia.
exchanging
on stewardship
information
stewardship
programs,
activities for
funding
and
agreements.
8
the
or
following
the
of
the
on
INSTRUMENTS
seek
to
Committee
Coordinating
for
proposals
bring
will
Columbia
under
to engage
9
section
under
habitat
a person
as
as
effect
issued
or
collaborate
may
and
the
to
British
the
as
serve
will
Committee
Coordinating
the
the
maximize
to
work
will
and
objectives
recovery
and
achieve
to
tools
important
provide
Program"
Stewardship
"Habitat
Canada's
Forest
the
under
Strategy"
Management
Wildlife
and
Act
and Range Practices
above.
action plans or management
effect
same
SARA.
same
critical
its
of
authorize
the
the
of
into
preparation
or
with
Columbia
operational
activities under subsection 83(4) of the
have
the
have
part
that
that
73
entered
instruments
of British
to
(b) agreements or permits that are issued under the WildlifeAct or the
Forests and Range Practices
and
that
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AND
for the Province
of
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any
information
activities
Program.
that
agree
protection
risk
at
species
"Identified
the
as
such
programs
existing
that
recognize
Parties
The
12.3
be
will
activities
stewardship
possible,
extent
the
to
that,
agree
Parties
The
12.2
stewardship
referred
development
strategies,
are
Columbia:
making
share
and collaboration
instruments
section
section
SARA,
that
species,
and other
other
Act
and
similar documents
British
in
PERMITS
Board
collaborative
under
permits
to
stewardship
Stewardship
Parties
The
12.4
and evaluate
and
(c) recovery
through
future
under
to
permits
issuance,
agree
for coordination
permits
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Parliament
wildlife
the
on
funded
Habitat
federal
Implementation
permits
or
permits
of
listed
a
and
Parties
AGREEMENTS,
provincially
to be achieved
of
or
Act
individuals
its
of
The
13.1
implement
agree
may
agreements
agreements,
issuance
another
into
entering
opportunities
the
agreements
affecting
activity
Regional
Parties
(a)
residences
13.0
The
13.2
benefits
for
guidelines
.
setting priorities for research and data collection necessary to design,
activities.
encouraged in order to provide for the protection of species at risk, residences
and critical habitat.
their implementation.
the
Canada.
in
and agreements,
permits, licences, orders or other
that are entered into, issued or made under
SARA.
plans that permit
legislation and within their respective
and agreements.
access to information
policies,
Agreement,
this
to
to
Party
a
by
identified
at
species
protect
to
order
in
confidentiality
of
Party
other
the
provide
and
share
to
legislation,
SHARING
program
risk
at
species
their
of
achievement
on
regularly
report
to
legislation
respective
their
within
defined
mechanisms
use
to
agree
Parties
The
15.4
programs
respective
their
of
aspects
all
on
informed
other
each
keeping
to
commit
and
products
communication
on
cooperate
to
agree
Parties
The
15.1
OUTREACH
AND
COMMUNICATIONS
15.0
enforcement.
on
agreement
subsidiary
a
into
enter
may
and
arrangements
such
of
merits
the
examine
further
will
Parties
the
Agreement,
this
of
implementation
the
of
part
As
14.3
may
Party
other
the
to
legislation
risk
at
species
respective
their
of
enforcement
for
officers
of
cross-designation
the
that
recognizes
Party
Each
14.2
laws.
risk
at
species
respective
their
of
enforcement
the
with
dealing
in
flexibility
agencies
enforcement
provincial
and
federal
both
activities
respective
their
related
so
information
and
Data
respective
INFORMATION
AND
DATA
objectives.
of enforcement
by
allowed
activities
and
programs
in
harm.
or
their
and
agreements
agree that coordination
extent
the
to
Parties
the
by
partner
understanding
Agreement.
Parties
a
or
16.2
16.1
an
with
obtained
16.0
exploitation
from
risk
The
confidential
Agreement,
this
14.1
held
be
will
ENFORCEMENT
14.0
could provide
assist in the protection of species at risk and their habitats.
concerning species at risk.
15.2 The Parties agree to recognize each other's contributions for jointly
developed material and programs related to species at risk.
15.3 The Parties agree to involve each other in consultation processes relating
to species at risk programming in the province of British Columbia.
The Parties agree, as appropriate and subject to any data sharing
access to available data and information at no charge during the assessment,
listing, recovery planning and recovery implementation activities under this
Some data and informationmay requireconfidentialityor have been
procedures,
10
British Columbia,
a
with
this organization
agreements
between
Data
in
data and resources
with
federal/
risk
Conservation
at
species
Columbia
and
British
the
species
of
on
role
data
the
and agree to support
consistent
manner
in
of
source
recognize
common
Parties
the
as
Centre
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16.3
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DISPUTE RESOLUTION
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the
following
species
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risk
activities
procedure
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resolve
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be the first point of resolution for disputes
will
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17.2
arising
Parties
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the
Agreement,
and
programming
in
contemplated
this
cannot
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Minister
of
Agriculture,
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of
resolved
and
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will
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be
resolution.
by
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the
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be
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17.4
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be
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and
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Water,
17.3
Committee
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of
Minister
Forests,
the
Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, the Deputy Minister of the Environment
and the Chief Executive Officer of the Parks Canada Agency for resolution.
Parliament
Canada
for
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be
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of this Agreement
five years
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the date
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19.3 Either Party may terminate this
and providing written notice to the other Party.
90 days after consulting with
Agreement
written noticeto the Ministerof the
British Columbia will provide
Environment,
responsible for the Department
20.0
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of the Environment and the Parks Canada Agency, and to the Minister of
Fisheriesand Oceans if it is the intentionof BritishColumbiato terminate
the
of Water, Land and
Air Protection if it is the intention of Canada to terminate
this Agreement.
SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS OF WHICH the Minister of the Environment,
responsible
for the
of the Environment and the Parks Canada Agency, and the Minister
of Fisheries and Oceans responsible for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans
have hereuntoset their hand on behalf of Canada, and the Minister of Water,
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at
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OF
APPENDIX
PROTECTION
becoming
protection
ministers
THE
FOR
territorial
the
that:
from
for
and
ACCORD
provincial
Canada
recognize
in
approach
Federal,
national
species
We
i) species do not recognize jurisdictional boundaries and cooperation is crucial to
the conservation and protection of species at risk;
iii) governments
have
a leadership
role in providing
sound
Canada;
in
diversity
biological
conserve
to
aims
which
Strategy,
Biodiversity
ii) the conservation of species at risk is a key component of the Canadian
information
and
and provincial/territorial
legislation,
regulations,
federal
complementary
through
met
be
will
initiatives
conservation
species
iv)
appropriate measures for the conservation and protection of species at risk, and
the effective involvement of all Canadians is essential;
policies,
and programs;
risk;
at
becoming
from
species
preventing
in
element
integral
an
as
supported
v) stewardship activities contributing to the conservation of species should be
measures
delay
to
reason
a
as
used
be
not
threats to species
at risk.
order
in
Council
Conservation
Species
Endangered
Canadian
the
in
to:
agree
participate
i)
We
to avoid or minimize
must
certainty
scientific
full
of
lack
vi)
and
a
as
Canada
in
Wildlife
Endangered
of
Status
the
on
Committee
the
recognize
ii)
to coordinate our activities and resolve issues for the protection of species at risk
in Canada;
effective
for
provide
will:
that
that
and
programs
and
species;
Canada,
legislation
throughout
wild
risk
at
native
all
species
complementary
address
of
establish
a.
protection
iii)
source of independent advice on the status of species at risk nationally; and
b. provide an independent process for assessing the status of species at risk;
c. legally designate species as threatened or endangered;
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d. provide immediate legal protection for threatened or endangered species;
the identified
for
address
year
that
one
species
within
plans
threats to the species
threatened
for
recovery
of
years
two
and
development
the
species
for
provide
endangered
f.
e. provide protection for the habitat of threatened or endangered species;
and its habitat;
recovery
of
implementation
and
development
the
through
borders
cross
g. ensure multi-jurisdictional cooperation for the protection of species that
plans;
Endangered
Species
risk;
at
species;
wild
becoming
actions;
protection
by
and
stewardship
citizens;
other
and
and long term
landowners,
all
of
and
at risk;
conservation
in
participate
effective
managers,
from
status
species
the
fashion;
keep
to
on
timely
a
in
regularly
plans
report
measures
Conservation
Canadian
the
to
Accord
this
under
enforcement.
arise
that
effective
disputes
for
and support
may
provide
foster
and
o.
to
of the needs of species
citizens
awareness
users
recognize,
resource
n.
any
refer
iv)
and
recovery
preventive
assess
implement
monitor,
emphasize
improve
m.
I.
encourage
k.
j.
i.
h. consider the needs of species at risk as part of environmental assessment
processes;
Council for resolution.
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