Many activities carried out by Canadian pipeline companies can affect migratory birds and their habitat. Canada's Migratory Birds Convention Act is legislation dedicated to conserving and protecting migratory birds and bird habitat.
This backgrounder, published by the Canadian Pipeline Environment Committee (CPEC), raises awareness of the Act and suggests ways in which pipeline companies can manage their activities to meet or surpass the legislation. CPEC is a multi-stakeholder group of industry, government and public representatives with an interest in sound environmental management of pipelines in Canada.
Electronic copies of this publication are available at no charge to download or view.