GI-2025-39-reg1: Regulations Amending the Wildlife Area Regulations and the Environmental Violations Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations

The direct business impact is minimal and largely limited to local operators near Cap Tourmente. A local non-profit nature park that charges admission could lose up to $280,000 per year in visitor revenue due to increased competition from the now-free NWA — though the government considers this risk low given the different experiences offered at each location. Hunting outfitters and operators who serviced the NWA's fall migratory bird hunt will lose that specific business, though alternative hunting areas and outfitters exist in the broader region. The government itself will absorb up to $310,000 annually in lost entrance fee revenue through its general operating budget, with a one-time signage and communications cost of approximately $7,000.