Ms. Carolina Caceres (Manager, International Biodiversity, Canadian Wildlife Service, Department of the Environment) at the Fisheries and Oceans Committee

On March 18th, 2019. See this statement in context.

March 18th, 2019 / 4:50 p.m.

Carolina Caceres Manager, International Biodiversity, Canadian Wildlife Service, Department of the Environment

What I could speak to is WAPPRIITA. You're talking about the export and then the conditions around export as potentially....

My role in Environment and Climate Change Canada is in relation to WAPPRIITA. When I look at Bill S-203—and if I understand your question correctly—it says that there shall be no authorization of exports of a living cetacean, and the exceptions proposed are for “conducting scientific research” or “keeping the cetacean in captivity if it is in the best interests of the cetacean's welfare”.

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