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Media Note
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
April 12, 2007


Canada Joins the Coalition Against Wildlife Trafficking

Assistant Secretary for Oceans, Environment and Science Claudia A. McMurray and Canadian Minister of the Environment John Baird announced today that Canada has joined the Coalition Against Wildlife Trafficking (CAWT).


This international coalition, whose members include the United States, India, the United Kingdom, Australia, and 14 conservation and industry organizations, aims to focus public and political attention and resources on ending the illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife products. An initiative of the United States, the Coalition was founded in 2005.

Wildlife trafficking generates, by a conservative estimate, $10 billion a year, trailing only the illegal trade in drugs and weapons. It is estimated that 25,000-40,000 primates and 2-5 million live birds are illegally traded globally every year.

Canada's commitment to CAWT, and to hiring additional officers to enforce environmental laws, will be a valuable addition to our fight to halt the loss of biodiversity, protect human health, promote sustainable livelihoods, and end criminal activities throughout the globe.


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