Groups say court must force Nova Scotia to protect endangered species
James Simpson, the lawyer for the Federation of Nova Scotia
Naturalists, Blomidon Naturalists Society, the Halifax Field Naturalists
and wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft, told the court that Lands and
Forestry Minister Iain Rankin has failed to meet requirements under the
act.
Naturalists, Blomidon Naturalists Society, the Halifax Field Naturalists
and wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft, told the court that Lands and
Forestry Minister Iain Rankin has failed to meet requirements under the
act.
Simpson says the lack of action represents a “systemic failure”
within the department to meet statutory duties, including requirements
to devise and implement recovery plans for species at risk.