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The Fisheries Act was one of Canada’s first environmental laws, created to regulate fishing and protect fish habitats. It aimed to prevent overfishing and damage to waterways. This Act established the principle that the federal government has responsibility for protecting aquatic ecosystems, forming the foundation of Canadian environmental regulation. -
Banff National Park was established as Canada’s first national park to protect natural hot springs and surrounding wilderness. It marked the beginning of Canada’s national parks system. Banff set a precedent for conservation over development and introduced the idea that land could be legally protected for environmental and public benefit. -
Algonquin Provincial Park was created in Ontario to protect forests and wildlife while allowing limited logging and recreation. It was one of the world’s first provincial parks. The park introduced sustainable land-use management and became a model for balancing conservation with economic activity.