Bill C-23
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SUMMARY |
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This enactment replaces the Migratory Birds Convention Act, which
was passed in 1917 to implement the Migratory Birds Covention
between Canada and the United States. That Act regulated the hunting
and use of migratory birds and prohibited trafficking and
commercialization of them. It also provided for the establishment of
migratory bird sanctuaries.
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This enactment modernizes the language of the original Act and
clarifies its scope. It is also binding on Her Majesty, both federally and
provincially, and provides enhanced regulatory authority to implement
the Convention and recover administrative costs. It updates and
strengthens the enforcement provisions relating to game officers,
inspections, searches, seizures, abandonment, forfeiture and disposal of
property. It also provides for the publication of amendments to the
Convention.
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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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