Federal Forest Related Laws

This list includes selected federal statutes that govern aspects of forest management.

 

Constitution Act (Canada), 1867 to 1982 and subsequent amendments
Delivery Agent: Department of Justice, Canada

 

Canadian Environmental Protection Act Consolidated Statutes of Canada, Chapter C.15
Delivery Agent: Environment Canada

 

Fisheries Act (Canada), Revised Statutes 1985, Chapter F.14 and Ontario Fisheries Regulations
Delivery Agent: Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Individual Conservation Authorities

 

Forestry Act (Canada), Consolidated Statutes of Canada, Chapter F-30
Delivery Agent: Natural Resources Canada – Canadian Forest Service

 

Income Tax Act R.S.C. 1985, Chapter 1 (5th Supp.), updated to December 31, 2000
Delivery Agent: Revenue Canada 

 

Pest Control Products Act, Consolidated Statutes of Canada, Chapter P.9
Delivery Agent: Health Canada, Pest Management Regulatory Agency

 

Species at Risk Act, (2002, c.29)

Delivery Agent: Environment Canada