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This enactment amends the Canada Wildlife Act, which was passed
in 1973 to permit the Government to conduct wildlife research and to
undertake various activities related to wildlife conservation and
interpretation.
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The amendments extend that Act to cover wild plants and other
organisms as well as marine areas. They make that Act binding on Her
Majesty, both federally and provincially, and authorize the
establishment of protected marine areas within which wildlife research,
conservation and interpretation activities may be conducted.
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The amendments authorize the recovery of costs related to the
management of public lands and protected marine areas. They update
and strengthen the enforcement provisions relating to wildlife officers,
inspections, searches, seizures, abandonment, forfeiture and disposal of
property.
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Finally, provision is made for issuing tickets for alleged offences.
Penalties for offences are increased and courts are given increased
authority to make sentencing orders.
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