Proposed changes to endangered species law would 'stab it to death,' says scientist | Unpublished
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Proposed changes to endangered species law would 'stab it to death,' says scientist

August 20, 2026

The former chairs of a panel that advises the federal government on endangered wildlife have published an open letter highlighting concerns over proposed changes to the Species At Risk Act, which they say could lead to the "wilful extinction" of endangered species in Canada.



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