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Banff National Park Established
Canada's first national park, Banff National Park was created as a wildlife recreational park and vacation spa. It did not have any consvervation functions. -
Migratory Birds Protection Act
A treaty was negotiated between Canada and the United States to prevent the extinction of migratory birds. -
Canada Wildlife Act
This act gave the federal government land to create into national wildlife reserves.It also allowed marine wildlife to be recognized and protected. -
Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)
CEPA is a combination of several acts that concern environmental standards, protection, and penalties for violating environmental laws. It also helps deal with the regulation of pollution. -
Wildlife Policy of Canada
This policy was a major step towards conservation by putting emphasis on restoration and maintenance of biodiversity and the ecological process. -
National Forest Strategy
The National Forest Strategy was a plan to help with sustainable forest management. -
Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
This act promised rigorous environmental assessments would be performed for projects carried out by the federal government or Crown corporations. -
Canadian Biodiversity Strategy
This strategy was a plan to promote biodiversity and sustainable use of resources, improve the understanding and management of ecosystems, and educate about the need to conserve biodiversity. -
National Accord for the Protection of Species at Risk
This protects endangered species and their habitats. -
Canada Ocean Act
This act recognized the Exclusive Economic Zone, which is a zone that extends 200 nautical miles off Canadian coasts. Thsi protected zone helps to protect all living and non-living things in the ocean.