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Canada improves regulations that protect migratory birds in Canada

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

The changes will make it easier for Canadians to understand and comply with the regulations, first enacted in 1918, and will improve the government's ability to effectively manage and protect migratory birds in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • The changes will make it easier for Canadians to understand and comply with the regulations, first enacted in 1918, and will improve the government's ability to effectively manage and protect migratory birds in Canada.
  • Modernizing the Migratory Birds Regulations will improve the ability to protect birds and complement conservation actions taken by our government.
  • "Birds Canada is very pleased that the amendments to the Migratory Birds Regulations are now being approved.
  • In Canada, the protection of migratory birds falls under the Migratory Birds Convention Act and its Migratory Birds Regulations.