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Canada Wildlife Act

Version of section 9 from 2004-12-15 to 2024-10-30:


Marginal note:Acquisition of Lands

  •  (1) The Governor in Council may autho­rize the Minister to lease any lands, or purchase or acquire any lands or any interests or rights in any lands, for the purpose of research, conservation and interpretation in respect of

    • (a) migratory birds; or

    • (b) with the agreement of the government of the province having an interest therein, other wildlife.

  • Marginal note:Restrictions

    (2) Lands or interests or rights in lands purchased or acquired under subsection (1) shall not be disposed of, and no person shall use or occupy the lands, except under the authority of this Act or the regulations.

  • Marginal note:Disposition or lease of lands

    (3) The Minister may authorize the disposition or lease of lands purchased or acquired under subsection (1) if, in the opinion of the Governor in Council, the disposition or lease is compatible with wildlife research, conservation and interpretation.

  • R.S., 1985, c. W-9, s. 9
  • 1994, c. 23, s. 11(F)
  • 2004, c. 25, s. 115

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