OFA outlined considerations and concerns as well as provided recommendations with respect to the development of the Safe Harbour Policy under the Endangered Species Act, 2007.

OFA acknowledges that the creation, protection and enhancement of critical habitat for species at risk are laudable goals. OFA supports the protection of species at risk (SAR) and their habitats. That being said, a requisite component of an effective Safe Harbour Agreement is the assurance that both the participating landowner and neighbouring landowners are fully shielded from the species and habitat protection provisions in the Endangered Species Act, 2007.