Mr. Speaker, Nova Scotia's Isle Haute is of major ecological significance for several species at risk in colonial seabirds.
The federal government believes this property should be preserved and protected. That is why Environment Canada is working with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to ensure this island is protected as a national wildlife area.
This designation will be a major step forward to protect and recover species at risk in the region, such as the peregrine falcon and several rare plant species.
This kind of co-operation and science based action is exactly what is fundamental to the proposed species at risk legislation.