Federal, provincial, and…

Federal, provincial, and local governments all share the responsibility to build enabling infrastructure in a responsible manner that protects our local ecosystems and native species.

Where high priority development outweighs the need for biodiversity, what is the province’s plan for species recovery or reversal of action that led to adverse impact on a native species or its habitat?

We are concerned with the power of government to remove species from the protected species list. Will there be a process for this? Is there any oversight, control, or limitation to the government's power to remove a species from the protected list? Will there be public consultation before any changes to species on the protected list?

Proposed amendments remove the ability of enforcement officers to issue stop orders. If a person/company is performing an action that is not registered and does not hold a permit, by what mechanism can action be stopped?

How will self-registration be audited or inspected for proponents (e.g., land developers) who will now be allowed to start their activity right away (upon registration)? Historically, Conservation Authorities had more authority over land use planning; however, this authority was recently amended. The proposed framework must include native species protection that considers cumulative impact on the natural environment. Is there a process for review, oversight, and denial of registrations?