# Violations under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, result in $5,750 Fine

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/12/violations-under-the-migratory-birds-convention-act-1994-result-in-5750-fine/
- Published: 2011-12-02T20:46:26-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

BARRIE, Ont. — December 2, 2011 —Brookfield Residential Services Ltd. of Toronto,
GNA Enterprises, and also Robert J. McLarty of Collingwood, Ontario. For they all
pleaded guilty on November 28. That’s also in the [Ontario](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/05/professional-pilot-helps-government-of-ontarios-tree-planting-program-soar-toward-50-million-goal/)
Court of Justice. That’s on to two counts each for violations under the _Migratory
Birds Convention Act, 1994_.

![Swallow birds](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/
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For these violations concern unlawfully destroying Swallow (_hirundinidae_ spp.)
nests. As well as also disturbing eggs.

## Fines

A combined total of $5,750 in fines were ordered to be paid by Brookfield Residential
Services Ltd. ($2,500), GNA Enterprises. It’s also known as 2055829 Ontario Limited(
$2,500), and McLarty ($750). All were all directed to the Environmental Damages 
Fund. 

### Investigation

In June 2011, [Environment Canada’s](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/07/canadas-environment-minister-announces-start-date-for-biodiesel-requirement/)
Enforcement Branch launched an investigation. That’s after a public complaint was
received. For advising of an incident involving the removal of birds nests from 
buildings. All located within the community of Lighthouse Point in Collingwood. 
The investigation revealed that between June 3 and June 10, 2011. All because GNA
Enterprises removed migratory bird nests without a permit. Some of which held eggs.
The nests were removed from several buildings at Lighthouse Point. GNA Enterprises
had been hired by Brookfield Residential Services Ltd., under the direction of McLarty,
Senior Property Manager, resulting in charges to both companies and to McLarty.

In conclusion, this was administered by Environment Canada. Also the Environmental
Damages Fund was created in 1995. That’s to provide the courts and companies with
a mechanism to direct monetary penalties and settlements. All to investments in 
the restoration of the environment.

**_Source: [Environment Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-enforcement/notifications/removal-bird-nests-results-fine.html)_**

Further information on the _Migratory Birds Convention Act_, _1994,_ may be found
at [http://www.ec.gc.ca/alef-ewe/.](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/conservation/enforcement.html)