I don't think it has come into effect at this point. The way most Canadians understand compensation would be the opposite of what we're worried about. When rural Canadians find a burrowing owl on their land, the big worry is the shoot, shovel, and shut up. To prevent this, and to encourage people to delight in having an endangered species on their land, we would have to provide them with some assistance as they continue to manage and use their land, while at the same time protecting the habitat of a critically endangered species. The originators of the legislation 10 years ago were hoping to encourage people to be happy about having an endangered species on their land. They are providing a public good and should therefore be compensated. Remember, they are providing a good for the world, not just for Canada.
On June 2nd, 2009. See this statement in context.