ARTICLE · 24 MARCH 2017

Another Migratory Bird Convention Act Conviction For Harm To Bank Swallows

Siskinds LLP

On February 9, 2017, a construction company pled guilty to offences under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 ("MBCA") for the destruction of Bank Swallow eggs, nests and nest shelters.

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On February 9, 2017, a construction company pled guilty to offences under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 ("MBCA") for the destruction of Bank Swallow eggs, nests and nest shelters. This resulted in fines of $7,500 to be directed to the Environmental Damages Fund.

Enforcement officers, while on patrol in June 2015, saw hundreds of Bank Swallows flying over a construction site in Leamington, Ontario. This lead to the inspection of the construction site, the charges, and the ultimate conviction of the construction company.

It appears that Environment Canada is increasing its enforcement activity under the MBCA. Last May, we reported another conviction related to the destruction of Barn Swallow nests in Quebec.

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Another Migratory Bird Convention Act Conviction For Harm To Bank Swallows

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