AST101H1 Lecture Notes - Migratory Birds Convention Act, Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Environment And Climate Change Canada
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Environmental issues are a growing concern in canada. Although there are numerous acts put in place to enhance the quality of the natural habitat, only a few are used to maintain the quality of the environment. The common legislations that outline environmental issues are, Antarctic environmental protection act (aepa), canadian environmental protection act, 1999, migratory birds convention act, 1994, and species at risk act. The most significant act is the environmental enforcement act, which is seen to prohibit environmental damage and provides the safety of the environment. The antarctic environmental protection act (aepa) was enacted in 2003 to protect the. The treaty was implemented to allow overseas activities in the antarctic. This act is subjected for anyone who is part of a canadian expedition in the antarctic, permanent residents and canadian corporations1. During the twentieth century, many countries were involved in a controversy on claiming various parts of the antarctic.
