People often associate Canada with wildlife. Beavers, moose and grizzly
bears are among the better-known residents. So it may come as a
surprise that endangered species are not federally protected. The
Canadian government is hoping to change that with a new bill called the
Species at Risk Act. But environmentalists say the plan is too weak.
The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Karen Kelly reports:
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Commentary – Bad News for Bears
The illegal trade in bear parts has increased in the U-S and Canada, but
legislation in the U-S Congress could change that. Great Lakes Radio
Consortium commentator Don Ogden takes a look: