Canada Wildlife Act

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Purpose

To provide for wildlife conservation and study and the creation, management and protection of wildlife areas.

Reason for Hearing

Where a Compliance Order (CO) has been issued, the person to whom the CO was directed may request a review (s. 11.94 of CWA).

Review Officer's Role

The Review Officer may confirm or cancel the CO, or amend, suspend, add or delete a term or condition of the EPCO (s. 11.97 of CWA and s. 263 of CEPA).

Next Steps

The Minister or the person to whom the CO was directed may appeal the decision of the Review Officer to the Federal Court - Trial Division (s. 11.97 of CWA and s. 269 of CEPA).