Experimental Lakes Area Research Activities Regulations (SOR/2014-95)

These ministerial regulations apply to a scientific research facility in the Kenora District in Northern Ontario. At this facility, whole-lake ecosystem experiments require the deposit of deleterious substances into waters frequented by fish. The regulations authorize these deposits under certain conditions.

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Environment and Climate Change Canada

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These ministerial regulations apply to a scientific research facility in the Kenora District in Northern Ontario. At this facility, whole-lake ecosystem experiments require the deposit of deleterious substances into waters frequented by fish. The regulations authorize these deposits under certain conditions.

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Enabling Act: Fisheries Act

These ministerial regulations apply to a scientific research facility in the Kenora District in Northern Ontario. At this facility, whole-lake ecosystem experiments require the deposit of deleterious substances into waters frequented by fish. The regulations authorize these deposits under certain conditions.

News, notices, and recent amendments

Canada Gazette, Part II

• Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 148, Number 10. May 7, 2014. Experimental Lakes Area Research Activities Regulations.

Canada Gazette, Part I

• Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 148, Number 7. February 15, 2014. Experimental Lakes Area Research Activities Regulations.

News releases

• March 22, 2023. World Water Day marked with funding announcement for research and protection of our most precious natural resource: fresh water.
• April 1, 2014. Government of Canada announces that a new operator for the Experimental Lakes Area has been secured.
• February 14, 2014. Government of Canada announces proposed regulations to experimental lakes area research activities: Upholds the commitment to facilitate the continued operation of the facility.
• September 2, 2013. Experimental Lakes Area to Remain Open.
• May 9, 2013. New Agreement Reached on Future of Experimental Lakes Area.

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