QUEBEC CITY, Que. --
January 4, 2013 -- Environment Canada’s
Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area (NWA)
invites everyone to go birdwatching along
the NWA’s trails, which will be open every
weekend from January 5 to March 10, 2013,
and also during the spring break from March
4 to 8. The network of bird feeding stations,
situated on 6 km of groomed trails, will
give you a chance to see more than 30 bird
species that regularly frequent the many
feeding stations in the NWA. Remember your
binoculars: on your next visit, you could
see woodpeckers, nuthatches, Blue Jays and
Pine Grosbeaks.
The Cap Tourmente National
Wildlife Area is an ideal spot for those
curious to learn about the conservation
of migratory birds, species at risk and
their habitats. Would you like to get involved?
This winter, interested visitors can participate
in a project to monitor the birds that come
to the feeding stations. There will be two
departure times on Saturdays and Sundays:
one in the morning starting at the Petite-Ferme
parking lot and the other in the afternoon
from the Érablière shelter.
During these observation outings, a list
will be drawn up of the species and number
of individuals spotted. The data collected
will go to Project FeederWatch, which is
being run by Bird Studies Canada. This is
a great way to take an active part in research
being conducted to monitor bird populations!
You can end your winter
outing with a stop at the Érablière,
a heated shelter where you will be greeted
by a team passionate about the conservation
of migratory birds. Visiting hours are from
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is $4.00
per person. Children 12 and under, accompanied
by a parent, are admitted free.
The Government of Canada
is committed to the long-term conservation
of biodiversity, and it collaborates with
partners in the protection and conservation
of species at risk and their habitat in
Canada. The Cap Tourmente National Wildlife
Area, located 45 minutes from downtown Quebec
City, is part of a Canadian network of 146
protected areas aimed at conserving important
habitats for wild species, some of which
are at risk.
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MacKenzie Petroleums
Limited Sentenced for Failing to Meet Fuel
Reporting Requirements
WHITEHORSE, Y.T.–January
28, 2013 – On January 11, 2013, MacKenzie
Petroleums Limited, based in Dawson, Yukon,
pleaded guilty and was sentenced in Yukon
Territorial court for offences under the
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.
MacKenzie Petroleums
Limited was fined $20,000, including:
•$10,000 for failing to submit or provide
reports on importing fuel as required by
the Sulphur in Diesel Regulations;
•$10,000 for failing to comply with the
Environmental Protection Compliance Order.
In April 2011, Environment
Canada became aware that MacKenzie Petroleums
Limited had imported fuel from Alaska to
the Yukon on numerous occasions. During
a follow-up inspection it was confirmed
that the company did not submit to Environment
Canada the reporting documents required
by subsection 5(1) and 5(7) of the Sulphur
in Diesel Fuel Regulations.
An Environmental Protection
Compliance Order was issued to the company
on July 11, 2011, to provide all reports
by September 30, 2011. The company did not
comply with the order. All penalties will
be payable to the Environmental Damages
Fund in accordance with Section 294.1 of
the Canadian Environmental Protection Act,
1999.
The Environmental Damages
Fund is administered by Environment Canada.
It was created to provide a mechanism for
directing funds received as a result of
fines, court orders, and voluntary payments
to priority projects that will benefit our
natural environment.
Environment Canada has
created a subscription service to help the
public stay current with what the Government
of Canada is doing to protect our natural
environment. Subscribing to Environment
Canada’s Enforcement Notifications is easy,
and free. Sign up today.
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Canada’s Environment
Minister Discusses Environmental Initiativesin
Guelph
GUELPH, Ont. – January
25, 2013 – Canada’s Environment Minister,
the Honourable Peter Kent, spoke to the
Guelph Chamber of Commerce today about Government
of Canada initiatives to strengthen environmental
protection. Minister Kent is also meeting
with community stakeholders to discuss their
priorities for the upcoming federal Budget.
“I’m delighted to be
in Guelph today,” said Minister Kent. “The
value of our environment and its significance
are well understood by our Government. We
recognize that conservation and environmental
protection are very important to well-being
of all Canadians.”
Minister Kent outlined
the Government of Canada’s commitment to
ensuring that Canadians have access to fresh
water, clean air, and a healthy environment.
Through sound science, strong leadership,
and productive partnerships, the Government
of Canada has advanced initiatives towards
protecting and restoring the Great Lakes,
increasing land conservation, and protecting
endangered species.
Minister Kent highlighted
efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
and address climate change. He also pointed
to the important role of science in driving
the development of world-class regulations
in Canada.
