Presentation on the Species at Risk Act to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development

Spring, 2009

The Species at Risk Advisory Committee (SARAC) provides advice to the Minister of Environment and to Parks Canada Agency, and to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans on:

• the implementation of the Species at Risk Act (SARA);
• the effective stewardship of Canada's biological diversity; and,
• federal programs and activities related to species at risk so as to achieve the purposes of SARA.

SARAC activities include:

• reviewing and providing advice on operational policies and guidelines to promote and encourage efficiency, clarity and consistency in the administration of SARA;
• providing advice on and participating in the periodic reviews of SARA and in the development of associated regulations, guidelines, policies and programs;
• identifying and providing advice on resolving issues associated with the implementation of SARA; and,
• exchanging information and advice with stakeholders concerning issues associated with the protection and recovery of species at risk.

This Brief is representative of discussions that have occurred within SARAC since it was established in 2005. This Brief highlights issues that have been discussed at SARAC meetings that members feel are important to bring to the attention of the Standing Committee even though there may not be consensus on all these issues by all SARAC members.

SARAC Presentation to Standing Committee: Spring, 2009 (English -- PDF)
Présentation du CCEP au Comité permanent: printemps 2009 (français -- PDF)