BC Fights Endangered Species Law

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Finally Canada is going to have a federal law protecting endangered species - well, sort of. Bill C-65, the Canada Endangered Species Protection Act, was expected to clear its final reading in the House of Commons in April. But most endangered species residing in Canada, and particularly in British Columbia, better head south if they want any real protection.

The 24-year-old US Endangered Species Act protects all endangered species and their habitats, whether on federal, state or private lands. The Canadian bill will only protect animals living on federal lands, as well as aquatic species and certain migratory birds. Less than five percent of the land of Canada's provinces is …