Certainly. With respect to species at risk, there are existing funds such as the habitat stewardship program, the aboriginal fund for species at risk, and interdepartmental recovery funds. So at Parks Canada, when we work with our partners outside, we explore the possibility of using these funds in order to enhance the recovery of species at risk. Of course, given that our funding is focused on the management of national parks and national historic sites, it is a challenge for us to move beyond our borders.
On March 1st, 2011. See this statement in context.