Access to practical tools & resources to help Canadians better understand and conserve wetlands.

Description

Authorizes the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans to manage and protect Canada's fisheries and fish habitat:

  • prevents damage or destruction of wetlands that contribute to a fishery
  • provisions for pollution prevention, conservation and protection of fish habitat
  • penalties include fines, imprisonment, and orders requiring the restoration of damaged fish habitat

Additional Information:

Regions: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Canada, Nunavut

Submitted by: WetlandNetwork