Canada wildlife protections face years of delay under Species at Risk Act
Canadian endangered species have waited an average of two and a half years for legal protection since 2017.
Systemic delays persist for decades
Research published recently shows that protections under the Species at Risk Act are routinely delayed. This problem has existed for nearly twenty years despite federal timelines. Many species still await protected status after waiting much longer than the average.
Legal barriers remain in place
Listing a species requires two distinct stages before it receives full protection. First, an independent committee assesses the threats and recommends a listing. The federal minister then reviews this recommendation to finalize the status.
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