Species at risk: Permit applications

A permit is required to conduct an activity that could affect a wildlife species at risk listed on schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act (SARA) as extirpated, endangered or threatened, its residence or any part of its critical habitat.

See the different permitting systems below to apply for a permit, depending on the species you will affect and where your activity will take place:

• Parks Canada’s research and collection permit system: if your research activity may affect a listed species within national parks and reserves, historic sites or marine conservation areas.
• Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s permit system: if your activity may affect a listed aquatic species, outside a Parks Canada site.
• Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Canadian Wildlife Service permit system for all other activities that may affect a listed species on federal lands.

Learn more

• General questions and answers about permits
• Background information SARA permits and agreements