NCC Ordered to Pay $75,000 for Violating Species at Risk Act
Ottawa, ON – December 13, 2024 – The Commission de la capitale nationale (NCC) has been ordered to pay a total of $75,000 for violating the Species at Risk Act.
The violation occurred in 2021, when the NCC carried out construction activities that destroyed the habitat of a threatened bird species, the eastern whip-poor-will. The activities took place in Gatineau Park, which is managed by the NCC.
The NCC was found guilty of two counts of violating the Species at Risk Act: one for destroying the bird’s habitat, and one for failing to take all reasonable measures to avoid or minimize the adverse effects of its activities on the bird.
The court ordered the NCC to pay $50,000 to the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation and $25,000 to the Canadian Wildlife Federation. The NCC was also ordered to develop and implement a plan to restore the bird’s habitat and to monitor the bird population in Gatineau Park.
The Species at Risk Act is a federal law that protects endangered and threatened species in Canada. The Act makes it illegal to kill, harm, or harass these species, or to damage or destroy their habitat.
The NCC is a federal agency that is responsible for planning and developing the National Capital Region, which includes the cities of Ottawa and Gatineau. The NCC manages Gatineau Park, which is a popular destination for outdoor recreation.
The conviction of the NCC is a sign that the government is serious about enforcing the Species at Risk Act. The Act is an important tool for protecting Canada’s endangered and threatened species.
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