Photo: Polar bears a species “of special concern”

An Oct. 27 order-in-council from the federal government, set to be published on Nov. 9, will add the polar bear to a list of Canada’s species of special concern. The listing of polar bears as special concern under the Species of Risk Act means a management plan must be prepared within three years to prevent them from becoming endangered or threatened. The Government of Nunavut has said the listing is not expected to impact Nunavut hunters. (PHOTO BY JANE GEORGE)