Environmental groups sue Canadian ministers over failure to protect endangered killer whales.

Six environmental groups are suing Canada's Environment and Fisheries Ministers for failing to recommend an emergency order to protect the endangered southern resident killer whales in British Columbia. Despite interim measures, a federal assessment found an imminent threat remains due to underwater noise, ship collisions, and lack of food. An emergency order could enforce stricter protections like noise caps and vessel restrictions. The lawsuit claims the ministers' delay is unlawful under the Species at Risk Act.

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