Appendix 3: Candidate Ecological Benchmark

Source Type: Laws or Policies (and related guidelines)

Source Name: Quebec Regulation Respecting Wildlife Habitats

Number: 7/90

Benchmark:
The central statute for wetland protection in Quebec is the Act Respecting the Conservation and Development of Wildlife - Regulation Respecting Wildlife Habitats. Under this regulation, wetland habitat for specific wildlife species on public lands are protected. Wetlands that are waterfowl gathering areas, fish habitat, muskrat habitat or salt licks are specifically protected by this regulation. The focus of the legislation is on the wetlands along the St. Lawrence River where the greatest wetland loss has occurred. The legislation does not include wetlands on private lands. There is currently an initiative to work with municipalities to protect wetlands under their jurisdiction.

Applies to whom: All

Applies to what: Wetland habitats for certain species

Applies where: Public lands

Reference:
Province of Quebec. 1993. Act Respecting the Conservation and Development of Wildlife - Regulation Respecting Wildlife Habitats. Official Gazette of Quebec, July 14, 1993. Vol. 125, No 29.

Evaluation:

Effective: 5

Effective Comments: Loss of habitat for prescribed species would be significant

Authoritative: 6

Authoritative Comments: Quebec law

Relevant: 5

Relevant Comments: Loss of habitat

Sound: 5

Sound Comments: Statements based on scientific knowledge

Straightforward: 3

Straightforward Comments:

Practical: 4

Practical Comments:

Total Effective + Authority Score: 11

Total Overall Score: 29

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