Sand martin

Two Quebecers convicted of violating the Migratory Birds Regulations by destroying the nests of endangered Bank Swallows

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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The individuals pleaded guilty to one count each of violating the Migratory Birds Regulations under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.

Key Points: 
  • The individuals pleaded guilty to one count each of violating the Migratory Birds Regulations under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.
  • In so doing, they committed an offence under paragraph 6(a) of the Migratory Birds Regulations, punishable under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.
  • The Bank Swallow is a protected species under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 and its Regulations.
  • The Migratory Birds Regulations have been updated and the new Regulations came into force on July 30, 2022.

A municipality and an individual ordered to pay a total of $36,000 for destroying nests of endangered Bank Swallows

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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On November 21, 2023, the municipality of Saint-Alphonse and Claude Chevalier were ordered by the Court of Québec to pay $30,000 and $6,000 respectively, at the New Carlisle Courthouse.

Key Points: 
  • On November 21, 2023, the municipality of Saint-Alphonse and Claude Chevalier were ordered by the Court of Québec to pay $30,000 and $6,000 respectively, at the New Carlisle Courthouse.
  • The municipality and the individual pleaded guilty to one count each of violating the Migratory Birds Regulations under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.
  • The charges stem from actions that led to the disturbance and destruction of Bank Swallow nests.
  • The Bank Swallow is an endangered migratory bird whose Canadian population has fallen by 98 percent over the past 40 years.

Study launched to assess effects of development adjacent to the Rouge National Urban Park

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, March 21, 2023 /CNW/ - At nearly 80 km2 in size, Rouge National Urban Park is the largest urban park in Canada and one of the best protected urban parks in the world.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, March 21, 2023 /CNW/ - At nearly 80 km2 in size, Rouge National Urban Park is the largest urban park in Canada and one of the best protected urban parks in the world.
  • Rouge National Urban Park protects natural, cultural and agricultural landscapes, which includes large tracts of Class-1 farmland, the rarest and most fertile soil in Canada.
  • Today, the Honorable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced the launch of a study on the potential effects of development projects adjacent to the Park.
  • The objectives of the study are to understand the potential effects, including cumulative effects, of past, ongoing, and potential future development on the integrity of the Park and on the Park's management objectives.

Partners working together to improve conservation and connect more Canadians with nature

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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In December, the world came together and reached a historic agreement to address the critical loss of biodiversity, because protecting nature has never been more important.

Key Points: 
  • In December, the world came together and reached a historic agreement to address the critical loss of biodiversity, because protecting nature has never been more important.
  • $1.4 million over four years to the Cape Jourimain Nature Centre to enhance visitor experience, and for nature conservation at the Cape Jourimain National Wildlife Area in New Brunswick.
  • By working with partners, the Government of Canada is supporting important projects that improve conservation outcomes across the country, while also helping more Canadians connect to nature in meaningful ways.
  • When we take time to appreciate the value nature holds, the more evident it becomes that we must protect it."

Help Fight the Twin-Crisis of Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss by Protecting Three Critical BC Properties

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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To protect these properties, The Nature Trust of BC has extended their fundraising deadline and is aiming to raise a final $155,000 by December 31, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • To protect these properties, The Nature Trust of BC has extended their fundraising deadline and is aiming to raise a final $155,000 by December 31, 2022.
  • Climate change and biodiversity loss have a crippling effect on our world.
  • You can support The Nature Trust of BC in purchasing and protecting these vital land properties by donating to their campaigns.
  • The Nature Trust of British Columbia is a leading non-profit land conservation organization with over 50 years of success protecting and caring for B.C.s most critical habitats.

Government of Canada announces funding for protection of species at risk and their habitats

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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Many Habitat Stewardship Programand Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk projects target multiple species at risk by focusing on the recovery of their shared habitats.

Key Points: 
  • Many Habitat Stewardship Programand Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk projects target multiple species at risk by focusing on the recovery of their shared habitats.
  • By continuing to work closely with partners across the country, the Government of Canada is making meaningful progress on recovering species at risk and protecting their habitats.
  • "All across Canada, individuals and communities are joining forces to protect nature, biodiversity, species at risk, and their habitats.
  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada is responsible for funding aquatic Habitat Stewardship Program and Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk projects and opened its call for proposals on October 22.