Prince Edward Point National Wildlife Area Management Plan: chapter 8


8 Enforcement

The management of National Wildlife Area (NWAs) is based on three acts and the regulations thereunder:

  • Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, and Migratory Birds Sanctuary Regulations;
  • Canada Wildlife Act and Wildlife Area Regulations;
  • Species at Risk Act.

To promote compliance with the Canada Wildlife Act and Wildlife Area Regulations, the Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) posts signs along the NWA boundaries and at main access points to identify authorized activities within each NWA and any conditions imposed on those activities.

Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Wildlife Enforcement Directorate (WED) is responsible for the enforcement of federal and provincial wildlife laws. WED officers perform on-site inspections and investigations, and patrol the NWA to promote compliance and prevent prohibited uses within the NWA. When necessary, Environment and Climate Change Canada will lay charges.

Officers monitor compliance with the Canada Wildlife Act on an ongoing basis and initiate investigations as required. Officials with CWS Ontario’s Protected Areas Unit of Environment and Climate Change Canada report details from site inspections that may require enforcement action.

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