Migratory Birds Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1035)

About this legislation

These regulations protect migratory birds in Canada as well as their nests and eggs, and include provisions specifically about hunting migratory birds.

Related topics

Migratory birds, Migratory bird sanctuaries, Species at risk

Related institutions

Environment and Climate Change Canada

Related acts

Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994

Related regulations

Migratory Bird Sanctuary Regulations

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The purpose of these regulations is to protect migratory birds, their nests and eggs in Canada.

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Regulations are current to 2017-05-11 and last amended on 2016-06-13. Previous Versions

Enabling Act: Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 (S.C. 1994, c. 22)

Legislative change

The purpose of these regulations is to protect migratory birds, their nests and eggs in Canada.

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