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Lake of the woods control board act
First enacted in 1921, the Lake of the Woods Control Board Act defines the purpose and powers of the Board to regulate water levels in the Ontario, Manitoba and United States water system including Lake of the Woods, Lac Seul, and the Winnipeg and English Rivers. Environment Canada represents Canada on the Board. -
Weather modification information act
Weather modification includes any activity intended to change the atmosphere in order to artificially influence weather conditions. The Weather Modification Information Act allows the federal government to set requirements for reporting such activities. -
The department of the environment act
Enacted in 1971, the Department of the Environment Act established Environment Canada as a department within the portfolio of the Minister of the Environment responsible for preserving and enhancing the quality of the natural environment, providing meteorological services, and coordinating policies and programs to achieve environmental objectives. -
Water Governance and Legislation
Canada's coastal and inland waters are an area of shared responsibility between federal, provincial and territorial governments and several federal departments. The Canada Water Act and the International Rivers Improvement Act (IRIA) are two significant pieces of water legislation administered by Environment Canada. The link will take you to information on federal policies and legislation, as well as links to annual reports on Environment Canada activities. -
Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act
Under this act, Environment Canada assists Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AADC) in administering regulations dealing with waste from natural resources. -
Canadian Environment Week Act
The Act designates the week in which June 5 occurs as Canadian Environment Week. This coincides with the United Nations' designation of June 5 as World Environment Day. -
Migratory Birds Convention Act (MBCA)
Most species of birds in Canada are protected under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 (MBCA), which was first enacted in 1917 to implement the Migratory Birds Convention with the United States. The link provides information on birds protected under the MBCA and provides links to regulatory requirements on potentially harmful human activities that may affect them, such as hunting, culling and the use of migratory birds for scientific research. -
WAPPRIITA
The Wild Animal and Plant Protection of International and Interprovintial Trade Act is the legislative vehicle by which Canada meets its obligations under The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).It received royal assent on December 17, 1992 and came into force on May 14, 1996. The purpose of WAPPRIITA is to protect Canadian and foreign species of animals and plants that may be at risk of overexploitation due to illegal trade. -
Canadian Environmental Protection Act
The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) is the cornerstone of Canada's environmental legislation and an important part of Canada's broader legislative framework aimed at preventing pollution and protecting the environment and human health. The link includes information about CEPA 1999, including summaries of the Act and links to other pieces of legislation that contribute to environmental protection in Canada. -
Fisheries act
Although the Act is administered by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, the Minister of the Environment is responsible for the sections of the Fisheries Act that deal with water pollution. Along with CEPA 1999, the Fisheries Act plays a major role in protecting the quality of the natural environment. -
Antarctic Environmental Protection act
The purpose of the Antarctic Environmental Protection Act (AEPA) is to protect the Antarctic environment from potential negative environmental effects as a result of Canadian activities in the region. It helps to fulfill Canada's obligations under the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (the Madrid Protocol). -
Canada Foundation For Sustainable Development Technology Act
This act establishes the Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology to fund the development of technologies that provide solutions to issues related to climate change, clean air, water and soil quality. The Ministers of the Environment, Industry and Natural Resources recommend members to the board of directors. This section provides more information on Environment Canada's role. -
Species at risk act (SARA)
The Species at Risk Act (SARA) is one of the Canadian government's main conservation tools to protect species at risk, maintain healthy ecosystems and preserve Canada's natural heritage. This section provides information on SARA as well as links to annual reports, permits and instruments used to protect species in Canada. -
Federal Sustainable Development Act
Under the Federal Sustainable Development Act (FSDA), the Minister of the Environment is responsible for developing the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy, setting out goals and targets for all federal departments. The first federal strategy was adopted in 2010, and the Minister of Environment must provide progress reports every three years. -
Environmental Enforcement Act
The Environmental Enforcement Act (EEA) amends nine existing acts to ensure more effective enforcement of the laws that protect Canada's national parks, air, land, water, and wildlife. The EEA also creates the Environmental Violations Administrative Monetary Penalties Act (EVAMPA), which sets out a system for administrative monetary penalties, or AMPS, designed to provide an efficient response to violations where there is no need for denunciation and punishment. -
Canadian Environmental Assesment Act
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA) focuses on major projects and their environmental effects on areas of federal jurisdiction and as a result of federal decisions associated with a project. While for the most part administered by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the National Energy Board, Environment Canada supports implementation of the Act with analysis, advice and, where required, enforcement. -
Canadian Wildlife Act
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National Wildlife Week Act
This statute designates the week in which April 10 occurs as National Wildlife Week. April 10 was the birthday of Jack Miner, an early Canadian waterfowl conservationist.
