Trade in protected species: responsibilities of management authority
Duties and Responsibilities of the Management Authority
Administering the Convention nationally;
Coordinating the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Permit Program within Canada and issuing CITES permits within the CITES Office;
Developing policies, procedures, permit forms and automated systems to control wildlife trade;
Developing and amending regulations pertaining to international trade in wildlife and updates Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA)’s Schedules as required;
Coordinating the implementation of CITES with other Parties and the CITES Secretariat;
Promoting awareness of CITES in Canada by developing pamphlets, Information Notes and articles in different Canadian publications and by maintaining pertinent and up-to-date information on the Web site;
Producing all annual reports on international trade in wildlife for Canada;
Coordinating the preparation of, reviews proposals for and participates in CITES Conferences of the Parties (COP) and other CITES committee meetings.
