Migratory Birds Convention Act

The Migratory Birds Convention Act (also MBCA) is a Canadian law established in 1917 and significantly updated in June 1994 which contains regulations to protect migratory birds, their eggs, and their nests from destruction by hunting, trafficking and commercialization.

[1] In 1909, the federal government established the Advisory Board on Wildlife Protection, which notably included C.G.

[2] This board would go on to sign the Migratory Bird Convention with the United States[2] because of concern both countries had regarding the uncontrolled hunting of waterfowl and shorebirds.

The original MBCA law was passed to satisfy the terms of this agreement with the United States.

To establish complete habitat protection, the more stringent requirements of the Canada Wildlife Act are necessary.