Bernard Bigras at the Environment and Sustainable Development Committee

On April 15th, 2010. See this statement in context.

April 15th, 2010 / 4:10 p.m.

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Bernard Bigras Bloc Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie, QC

I have a second question about the COSEWIC criteria. We know that an evaluation is done of species that are considered endangered when there is a 50% decrease in the stock.

You seem to be suggesting a change to that threshold. You are proposing that the figure go from to 50% to 70% for endangered species, and from 70% to 90% for species that are threatened with extinction. What led you to ask for this change? What is the scientific basis for your recommendation?

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