Canada Gazette - Part I, October 10, 2026, volume 160, number 41

The Canada Gazette describes itself as the official newspaper of the Government of Canada[2]. Its Part I contains public notices, official appointments and proposed regulations[2].The notice in volume 160, number 41 says the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) has assessed 15 aquatic species or designatable units[1] as being at risk.According to the Gazette, the proposed order would amend the list by adding 11 new species, reclassifying 2 species that are already listed, and splitting 1 species that is already listed into 2 new designatable units.[1]Ecomagazine reports that Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson announced the proposal, which covers species including Porbeagle, Basking Shark, and several sculpin and skate populations.[3] The outlet says the order would reclassify Warmouth from special concern to endangered, and Coastrange Sculpin (Cultus Lake population) from threatened to endangered[3].Thompson told Ecomagazine that "People who live and work on the water see what is changing, and that knowledge helps shape listing decisions"[3].The Gazette's cost analysis puts the government's cost of writing management plans for five special-concern species at approximately $170,200 (present value discounted at 7%) over a 10-year period[1].The Gazette says interested persons may make representations concerning the proposed Order within 30 days after the date of publication of this notice.[1]