Game and Fish Act OMNR Fish and wildlife. Regulates access to fish and wildlife resources through licensing. Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act OMNR Alterations to lakes and rivers. Migratory Birds Convention Act Environment Canada Migratory birds through prevention of destruction of nests and habitat, and regulating hunting. Allows control of certain nuisance species.
Provincial policies are to be considered when land use changes are proposed.
Trees Act Local Municipality Woodlands. Requires permits for tree clearing under certain circumstances. Only applies in municipalities where bylaw enacted. OMNR Provincially significant wetlands through provisions of the Planning Act. Information herein is provided by the Government of Canada.