Federal regulationCanada Gazette, Part IComment Period Closed
Regulations Amending the Wildlife Area Regulations and the Environmental Violations Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations
Sponsoring body: Environment, Dept. of theIntroduced September 27, 2025Last checked August 25, 2026
Read the official text on gazette.gc.caOfficial version — Canada Gazette, Part I
What this regulation does
These amendments eliminate the controlled migratory bird hunt program and entrance fees at the Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area (near Québec City), since biological monitoring shows the marsh the hunt was designed to protect is now healthy, and free access aligns the area with all other National Wildlife Areas across Canada.
Plain-language summary by Legisail.
Business impact
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.
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Proposed
Comment period closed
Final publicationPending
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