Antarctic Environmental Protection Act (S.C. 2003, c. 20).
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
Whereas Canada is a party to the Antarctic Treaty, to the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals and to the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, the purpose of this Act is to protect the Antarctic environment, particularly by implementing the Protocol. The present document includes provisions on wild fauna and flora protection, fishing prohibitions, waste discharge, mineral resources, issue of permits and Environmental Impact Assessments, among others.
Attached files
Web site
Topics
Chemicals and Waste
Notes
The present Act has been amended last on 12 December 2017, as current to 21 April 2020.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Toolkit legislation
Plastic
Regulatory Approach