The federal government is warning Quebec it will use a decree to impose measures to protect woodland caribou if the province fails to come up with its own plan to adequately protect the species and its natural habitat by April 20.
Following months of unsuccessful negotiations with Quebec, Canada's environment minister, Steven Guilbeault, issued that ultimatum in a letter addressed to Quebec's minister of forests, wildlife and parks, Pierre Dufour, on Sunday. The letter was obtained by Radio-Canada.
"Environment and Climate Change of Canada is currently updating the [caribou] protection assessment for Quebec, which will allow me to form an opinion on the protection of critical habitat," Guilbeault wrote.
Ottawa threatens to use Species at Risk Act to protect Quebec caribou
Following months of unsuccessful negotiations with Quebec, Canada's environment minister, Steven Guilbeault, issued that ultimatum in a letter addressed to Quebec's minister of forests, wildlife and parks, Pierre Dufour, on Sunday. The letter was obtained by Radio-Canada.
"Environment and Climate Change of Canada is currently updating the [caribou] protection assessment for Quebec, which will allow me to form an opinion on the protection of critical habitat," Guilbeault wrote.
Ottawa threatens to use Species at Risk Act to protect Quebec caribou