Key migratory bird terrestrial habitat sites in the Northwest Territories / Kevin J. McCormick, Marie E. Adams, Catherine J. Stephenson, Arni S. Goodman.: CW69-26/84-6E-PDF

"Under the Migratory Birds Convention Act (MBCA) of 1917, the Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) is responsible for managing populations of migratory birds which occur within Canada. Pursuant to this Act, the CWS administers the Migratory Bird Regulations addressing the harvest and possession of migratory birds and the Migratory Bird Sanctuary Regulations providing for the establishment and management of bird sanctuaries. In addition, the CWS also administers the Canada Wildlife Act (1973). Under this legislation, the CWS may take measures necessary for the protection of any species of non-domesticated animal in danger of extinction or acquire lands for the purposes of wildlife research, conservation, or interpretation. The administration and management of such lands is governed by the Wildlife Area Regulations. Adequate habitat (both quantity and quality) is fundamental to the conservation of all wildlife species. Therefore, consistent with the above legislation and the Federal Policy on Land Use (1981) the CWS identifies, protects, and manages lands of particular ecological value to wildlife as part of the Canadian national heritage"--Introduction.

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