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Show Notes
The Department of Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is the Canadian equivalent to both the US Fish & Wildlife Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, and like the US agencies, ECCC is responsible for the protection and conservation of both the environment and wildlife for future generations. As a Law Enforcement Specialist and Operations Manager for ECCC, Martin Thabault’s responsibilities can extend from the Artic, Pacific, and Atlantic Oceans to the longest undefended border in the world.
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Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH
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Here’s what we discuss:
- What is the Wildlife Enforcement branch of Environment & Climate Change Canada?
- Martin’s background and path to Ottawa
- ECCC Wildlife Enforcement branch currently has nearly 100 officers
- Main mandate is illegal wildlife trade and protection of migratory birds
- ECCC also acts as a safety net for the protection of endangered species
- Officers in remote areas can deal with both environmental and wildlife enforcement
- Where’s Nunavut?
- A duck baiting case in Quebec
- Business was charged multiple times
- Illegal logging and the import business
- Identifying and sampling European eels; “a bit of a grey and slimy area.”
- The value of sharing knowledge and experience
- Working in coordination with US officers is beneficial to both agencies
- Adapting to new and emerging technologies can be challenging
Credits
Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
Producer: Jay Ammann
Art & Design: Ashley Hannett
Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches
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