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Feb 7, 2024 · A Federal Court judge sided last week with the environmental groups who alleged Canada's environment minister had too narrowly interpreted certain federal protections for at-risk migratory birds.
Justice of the Peace Anne Colterman heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Pembroke, on January 15, 2024. To report a natural resource problem or provide information about an unsolved case, members of the public can call the ministry TIPS line toll free at 1-877-847-7667. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Feb 6, 2024 · Last week, Chief Justice Crampton set aside the “protection statement” and sent it back to Minister Guilbeault for reconsideration with the Court’s reasons. The Chief Justice concluded that only ensuring the protection of migratory birds’ nests, but not the rest of their critical habitat, was not justified under the law or key facts before the Minister.
Feb 22, 2024 · Vice President, Boreal Conservation. Published February 22, 2024. On February 1, 2024, the Federal Court of Canada ruled that Canada's federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Steven Guilbeault, had interpreted too narrowly the federal jurisdiction over protections for at-risk migratory birds under the Species at Risk Act (SARA).
Feb 15, 2024 · A federal court justice has ruled in favour of environmental groups that challenged the Canadian government for failing to adequately safeguard the habitats of endangered migratory birds.
Mar 21, 2013 · The ruling marks the first time that the EPA and SARA have been found by a court to apply in the case of window strikes that kill birds. Window films with markers are only necessary on the lower floors of buildings, where birds face the greatest danger. The City of Toronto has recommended the use of window markers since 2007.
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Nov 1, 2023 · The groups are in court to ensure that elected officials meaningfully protect species and their critical habitats. Sean Nixon, Ecojustice lawyer said: “This case is about how seriously the federal government takes its responsibilities to protect at-risk migratory birds and their habitat. The long decline of the Marbled Murrelet shows what ...