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Ministry of Forests, Lands and PERMIT Natural Resource Operations

PERMIT HOLDER

WILDLIFE ACT AMENDED CAS PERMIT V113-85539

Beyond Bears Inc. PO Box 4058 Mission BC V2V 4J3

ATIENTION: PHONE:

Mark Dumas or Daphne Greer (604) 607-8833

78470-45

IS AUTHORIZED UNDER s. 4 (f)(iii) and 4 (h) of the Permit Regulation, B.C. Reg. 253/2000,

TO Possess the following species individual of controlled alien species for the purpose of import into British Columbia to satisfy a 30 day quarantine period required by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) followed by transport out of BC to Manitoba for commercial filming purposes.

1. Male. 3 month old. Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) (microchip # 956000003109084).

(the species individuals together the "CAS" and each species individual a "CAS individual")

at the following location(s):

• 6566 Bradner Road

Abbotsford BC V4X 2C6

and while transporting as permitted below.

Ship or transport the following species individuals of controlled alien species in British Columbia only to and from the following locations:

1. Vancouver Intemational Airport in Richmond. BC and 6566 Bradner Road, Abbotsford. BC.

SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:

TERMS OF PERMIT The permit holder must comply with the terms in Appendix A; COMPLIANCE Failure to comply with any term of this permit is an offence under the Wildlife Act. and ADVISORY may result in any or all of prosecution. suspension of the permit. cancellation of the

permit. ineligibility for future permits. and denial of future permit requests.

PERIOD OF PERMIT This permit is only valid from April 4. 2013 to June 30.2013 DATE OF ISSUE April 4. 2013

This permit supersedes CAS Permit V113-85539 issued on March 26. 2013. PERMIT FEE

~~1~ N/A Penny Lloyd NDirector of Wildlife HCTF SURCHARGE

N/A SIGNATURE OF ISSUER

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APPENDIX A TERMS OF PERMIT

AMENDED CAS PERMIT V113-85539

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

Within 72 hours of a CAS individual leaving British Columbia, the permit holder MUST submit to the Permit and Authorization Service Bureau via fax (250-387-1814) an affidavit by a person other than the permit holder (e.g. veterinarian, registered professional biologist) attesting to the fact that the CAS individual, identified as on the face page of this permit, has left British Columbia and the date of departure.

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

1. The permit holder must comply with all laws applicable to the activities carried out under this permit.

2. This permit extends to the permit holder's employees and volunteers, but only when they are engaged in the activities authorized by this permit on behalf of the permit holder.

3. The permit holder must not authorize an employee or volunteer under the age of 19 to handle a CAS individual.

4. The permit holder must ensure that no person handles a CAS individual under authority of this permit unless the person has at least 2 years of experience working with controlled alien species of the species Ursus maritimus (Polar Bears).

5. This permit extends to a personauthoriz~d to practise veterinary medicine in BC while that person possesses a CAS indivIdual for the purpose of veterinary medical treatment, but is only effective for the first 72 hours after the person takes possession of a CAS individual for any given treatment.

. .." . . . : NOTE: If veterinarian is in possession of a CAS individual for the purpose of longer term treatment (greater than 72 hours) the veterinarian will need to apply for a Rescue Centre permit.

6. The permit holder must ensure that any person transporting a CAS individual under authority of this permit carries a copy of this permit on their person.

7. The permit holder must not display the CAS for public viewing.

8. The permit holder must not house a CAS individual in the same enclosure as wildlife,or a domestic animal (to reduce the possibility of the transmission of disease and parasites).

9. The permit holder must take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that public safety is not jeopardized by any action taken under authority of this permit.

10. The permit holder must immediately notify the Permit and Authorization Service Bureau should a CAS individual cause harm to any person or animal.

11. The permit holder must ensure that no CAS individual is released or escapes.

12. The permit holder must immediately notify the Conservation Officer Service (1-877-952-7277) or the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Fish, Wildlife & Habitat Management Branch Regional Manager if a CAS individual escapes or is released.


13. The permit holder is responsible for all costs associated with the keeping and care of the CAS, and any damage, loss or injury to persons or property caused by the CAS.

14. The following applies to each CAS individual and the term "described" means "described in the attached detailed enclosure description applicable to the taxonomic group to which the CAS individual belongs." e.g. a detailed enclosure description for Pythonidae applies to each CAS individual that is a member of the Family Pythonidae.

The permit holder must do the described things, including, without limitation, the following:

(a) keep the CAS individual only in an enclosure

• made of materials described, • constructed in the described way, • padlocked in the described way, and • which includes the described elements;

(b) while the CAS individual's enclosure is being cleaned • move the CAS individual to the described secure area, and • take the described security measures;

(c) maintain the described features in the CAS individual's enclosure in the described way, and (d) keep no more than one CAS individual in the described enclosure unless the detailed enclosure description provides for a greater number, in which case, no more than that number.

The permit holder may depart from the strict observance of a specific reqliirement in this paragraph by substituting an alternate measure, but only if that alternate me,asUre will Giearly result in persons and animals bejng no less safe than if the specificrequiremenf had been strictly observed.

15. The following applies to each cAS individual and the term "described" m~an? "described in the attached public safety plan applicable to the taxonomic group to whiCh the GAS individual belongs." e.g. a public safety plan for Pythonidae applies to each CAS individual that is a member of the Family Pythonidae.

The permit holder must do the described things, including, without limitation, the following:

(a) not allow the CAS individual to come into contact with people except in the described way; (b) ensure in the described way the safety of those that come into contact with the CAS

individual; (c) in the described way, prevent the CAS individual from escaping or coming into unintended

contact with other people; (d) if the CAS individual escapes, notify others in the described way and recapture it in the

described way; (e) if the CAS individual is transported,

• transport it only in the described way, • transfer it to its transport container only in the described way, and • follow the described emergency plan if it escapes during transport

(f) if the CAS individual is being transported into or from BC, transport it into or from BC only in the described way.

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GENERAL

APPENDIX B ADVISORY


~ It is the permit holder's responsibility to be aware of all applicable laws and the limits of this permit. For example, the welfare of animals, including CAS is regulated under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the Criminal Code.

~ The Province is not liable for any harm caused by the CAS or illness contracted through handling the CAS. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to inform themselves of possible dangers and health hazards, and to ensure that all reasonably necessary safety measures are undertaken.

~ To assist you in complying with federal law requiring humane treatment of animals, please be aware that international standards for the humane transport of animals exist and are available at:

Air transport: Live Animals Regulation from the International Air Transport Association (lATA) for $94US at https:llwww.iataonline.com/Store/Products/Product+Detail.htm?cs id=9105%2D30&cs catalog= Publications

Ground transport: AATA Manual for the Transportation of Live Animals from the Animal Transportation Association (AATA) for £45 at http://www.tim-harris.co.uk/aataorderform.html

LEGISLATION

Here are some, but not all,relevant excerpts front the Wildlife Act:

Application of this Act to controlled alien species

6.6 (1) Sections 3, 82 (4), 89, 93, 94 (1), 95 and 107 (2) apply in relation to controlled alien species as if those species were wildlife.

Release or escape of animals

77 (1) A person who releases or abandons an animal or from whose captivity an animal escapes

(a) is, despite section 11 (4) of the Livestock Act, liable to the government for loss or damage to wildlife or wildlife habitat caused by the animal, and for all costs incurred by the government in pursuing, recovering, holding or destroying it, and (b) is not entitled to any compensation from the government if the animal is destroyed under section 79

(2) If a person releases or abandons an animal, other than a domestic animal, the person commits an offence.

(3) If an animal, other than a domestic animal, escapes from the possession of a person, the person commits an offence if he or she fails to make every reasonable effort to recover the animal.

(4) This section does not apply if the person is authorized by the regional manager to release the animal.

Destruction of animals

79 (1) An officer may kill an animal, other than a domestic animal, that is at large and is likely to harm persons, property, wildlife or wildlife habitat.


Documents not transferable

81 Except as authorized by regulation or as otherwise provided under this Act, a licence, permit or limited entry hunting authorization is not transferable, and a person commits an offence if the person

(a) allows his or her licence, permit or limited entry hunting authorization to be used by another person, or (b) uses another person's licence, permit or limited entry hunting authorization.

Failure to pay fine

85 (1) This section applies if a person

(a) fails to pay, within the time required by law, a fine imposed as a result of the person's conviction for an offence under this Act or the Firearm Act, and (b) has been served with notice of this section.

(2) In the circumstances referred to in SUbsection (1),

(a) the person's right to apply for or obtain a licence, permit or limited entry hunting authorization under this Act is suspended immediately and automatically on the failure to pay the fine, (b) all licences, permits and limited entry hunting authorizations issued to that person under this Act are cancelled immediately and automatically on the failure to pay the fine, and (c) the person commits an offence if, before that fine is paid, the person

(i) applies for, or in any way obtains, a licence, permit or limited entry hunting authorization under this Act, or (ii)does anything for which a licence, permit or limited entry hunting authorization under this Act is required. .

Entering premises.

89 (1) For the purpose of ensuring that this Act and the regulcHionsare,bei(1g complied with, an officer may enter and inspect any premises or enclosure in which live wildlife or live fish is kept but, at the request of the owner or occupier, the officer must produce proofof identity.

(2) Despite the Trespass Act, an officer exercising duties under this Act may enter any land, whether enclosed or not but, at the request of the owner or occupier of the land, the officer must produce proof of identity.

Production of licence or permit

97 If a person who is required to hold a licence, permit or limited entry hunting authorization issued under this Act

(a) fails to produce it for inspection to an officer on request, or (b) fails or refuses to state his or her name and address to an officer on request,

the person commits an offence.

REGULATIONS

Here are some, but not all, relevant excerpts from the Controlled Alien Species Regulation made under the Wildlife Act:

Possession

3 A person must not possess a prohibited species individual unless the person holds a permit authorizing the possession of that prohibited species individual.


Breeding

4 (1) Subject to subsection (2), a person who possesses a prohibited species individual must prevent the prohibited species individual from breeding.

(2) A person who possesses a prohibited species individual referred to in subsection (1) may allow the prohibited species individual to breed if:

(a) the person (i) operates an accredited zoo or aquarium; (ii) is a certified educational institution, or

(iii) is a certified research institution.

(b) the person holds a permit authorizing the person to allow that prohibited species individual to breed, and (c) the breeding is in accordance with a management plan approved by a regional manager.

Release prohibited

5 A person must not release a restricted species individual or a prohibited species individual or allow a restricted species individual or a prohibited species individual to be released or to escape.

Shipping or transportation

5.1 A person must not ship or transport in British Columbia a prohibited species individual unless the person holds a permit authorizing the shipping or transportation of the prohibited species individual.

This excerpt from the Permit Regulalion, made under the WildlifeAct,is relevant:

8 A person who holcjsa permit underthe Act or the Permit'Regulation commits an offence if he or she fails to comply with a term ofthe permit. .


APPENDIX 1 DETAILED ENCLOSURE DESCRIPTION


Please complete a Detailed Enclosure Description for each type of CAS. Please provide photographs showing critical details of the enclosure(s) to support your answers (see checklist on the permit application).

This plan is for the following CAS: Male, 3 month old Baby Polar Bear (microchip # 956000003109084) Common Name - e.g. Tiger

Please note: This is an approved CFIA quarantine facility in which the baby polar bear will stay until the 30 day quarantine period is over. Then the baby will be taken to Winnipeg, for commercial filming. When the filming is over, the baby will be going back to China via Toronto.

1. What is the length of the enclosure?

28 feet

2. What is the height of the enclosure?

7 feet

3. What is the width of the enclosure?

7 feet 6 inches

4. What is the enclosure made of (Le. a glass aquarium/terrarium, a fenced in area, etc)? Please be specific for each surface, for example, if wire is used for a side of a cage, what gauge is it?

The walls are metal on the outside with plywood on the inside. There are windows on both sides. There is a 9 gage chain link fence panels inside making a pen of 8 feet long and 7 .6 feet wide.

5. Is there an indoor and outdoor component to the enclosure? Please explain.

Yes, the trailer is surrounded by 6 ft chain link fence but it is up to CFIA as to if the cub can go out because he is in quarantine for 30 days.

6. Is the enclosure padlocked? If no, please explain why.

Yes.

7. Is the enclosure double-walled? If no, please explain why.

Yes.

8. Is the entrance double-doored? If no, please explain why.

Yes.

9. Is there a roof to the enclosure? If yes, explain what it is made of. If no, explain why.

Yes the roof is made of metal with vents in it.

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10. If applicable, is there a den area where the CAS can sleep and/or hide? If yes, please provide detailed information about the size of this area.

We will have a den box made of wood 3 ft wide by 4 ft long and 3 ft high.

11. What is the floor of the enclosure made of? For example, is the floor of the enclosure made of cement, dirt, rocks, etc.

The floor is made of plywood.

12. Is there a secure area to place the CAS while the enclosure is being cleaned? Please explain details of how the CAS is moved and what the security measures are for the time the animal is in the area.

Yes, he will be placed in a vari kennel.

13. Describe natural or unnatural fixtures in the enclosure (pool, rocks, trees, branches, toys etc.) and their maintenance.

The young cub will be bedded with straw and or shavings. There will be a large log for the cub to climb on. There will be a wooden platform for the cub to jump up on and off of. Drilled holes in the log filled with some treats (food) to prevent boredom. There will be a few more toys, such as a hard plastic animal zoo balls, different angledPVC piping. The enclosure will also have a.large Rubbermaid (hard rubber) tub for the cub to get in and6utotfHled with water,· (like a small child',spOol), 5ftin diameter and 3 feet high. The tub will be filled and drained with fresh water daily, starting at a low level (approx. 1 foot) teaching the cub to swim. The bear will also be able to have the different play devices (previously described) to bring into the water to also alleviate boredom, anxiety and frustration .. We will alternate hanging one of the balls for the bearto swat and pay with by an unreachablechain.


APPENDIX 2 PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN


Please complete a Public Safety Plan for each type of CAS. The purpose of the Public Safety Plan is to ensure that people are safe from the CAS.

This plan is for the following CAS: Male, 3 month old Baby Polar Bear (microchip # 956000003109084) (Common Name - e.g. Tiger)

1. With whom, and how often does the CAS come into contact with people (including handler)?

Mark Dumas, the groom from Tianjin Haichang Polar Ocean World and a veterinarian, daily

2. How are you ensuring the safety of those that come into contact with the CAS?

Please see Emergency Procedures which is in place for all our wildlife.

3. How will you prevent the CAS from coming into unintended contact with other people?

He is under quarantine orders by CFIA so there will be limited contact.

4. How will you prevent the CAS from escaping?

Please see Emergency Procedures

5. If the CAS does escape how will it be recaptured?


6. If the CAS does escape, who do you plan to notify (e.g. landlord, police, etc.)? Please provide use with your plan.


7. If the CAS does escape, what is the threat to the public?

Minimal as he is a baby and has been hand reared.

8. What is the location of the nearest hospital? Has the medical staff been notified of any specific need in case of human injury with this species?

Abbotsford Regional Hospital There are no specific need required.

9. What is the proximity of the Conservation Officer Service (COS), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) or local police and your veterinarian?

Anywhere from 20 - 35 minutes away.

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If the CAS is being transported:

10. How is/are the CAS to be transported while in British Columbia? (i.e. what kind of transportation container is used? Is the container locked?

In a Ministry approved crate, then placed in our Ford truck then taken from/to the airport. Yes it is locked.

11. What is the method of transferring the CAS into the transport container?

The CAS will be placed in the crate by either Mark Dumas or the groom who will travel will the baby.

12. What is the expected duration of transport?

2 hour drive time from the airport to our compound and the CFIA approved quarantined area. Then when the quarantine period is over we will take the CAS back to the airport and fly to Manitoba.

13. What is the emergency plan if the CAS escapes?


14. If applicable, how is/are CAS being transported into/from British Columbia? (I.e. are International Air Transport Association (lATA) or Animal Transportation Association (AATA) standards (as applicable), for live animal transportation .being followed?)

The baby is coming from China on:an airplane following (lATA) guidelines and when the filming is completed, the CAS will be flying back home to ChinC:lon an'akpJane. .


EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

A) Breach of the compound enclosure

1. In an emergency, the handlers have three areas of responsibility:

To protect the public in the immediate area surrounding the farm and others; to protect the remaining animals and staff if any; to contain the escaped animal and return it safely to its enclosure.

2. In the event of an escape any number of on site-qualified trainers has the knowledge and ability to instigate re-containment procedures. Any large or dangerous animal will not be allowed out of its escape proof cage if qualified trainers are not on site.

a) Qualified trainers will instigate re-containment procedures (See re-containment procedures).

b) In the event of an escape, non-qualified staff are required to move toward the onsite office building or main house whichever is closest or safest without running.

c) Alert the rest of the remaining staff compound with three blasts of a car horn or marine horn. They are then required to meet at the onsite office building or main house for further information from the on site manager or trainer on duty.

d) Either Dr .. Ken Macquisten DVM or"Dr. Bruce Burton. DVM and ·if n~cessary both, will be notified to arrange for immediate travel to the Bradner Road compound with safe tranquillizing methods ready for use. .

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e) Notify the Conservation Officer Service (1-'877.,952-7277) by phone as per the emergency phone number list. (See attached list). The trainer ondllty will determine if the local RCMP or fire department needs to be notified. Staff of BeyoridBears Inc at the onsite office is to direct veterinarians, conservation officers or any other qualified trainers to the scene of the breakout. Any travel required in the compound can be done in an enclosed vehicle.

f) When re - containment has been achieved, the staff, the required vets and the conservation officer will be notified that the situation is no longer unsafe ..

B) Breach of the supervised areas within the compound.

1. In the event of an escape, any number of onsite qualified trainers has the knowledge and ability to instigate re-containment procedures. Any large or dangerous animal will not be allowed out of its escape proof cage if the above-qualified staffs are not present in the compound ..

2. a) Qualified trainers will instigate re- containment procedures. (See re containment procedures).

b) Alert the rest of the compound staff with three blasts of a car horn or marine horn. They are then required to meet at the onsite office building or main house for further information from the on site manager or qualified trainer.

c) When re- containment has been achieved, the staff, the required vets and the conservation officer will be notified that the situation is no longer unsafe.


EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

Dr. Ken Macquisten DVM Work (604) 850-0960 Home Cell (604) 309-5744

Dr. Bruce Burton DVM Office (604) 856-4166

Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (Jack Evans or Brent Gurd)

Cell Office

(604) 341-1826 (604) 586-5650

RCMP 911

Mark Dumas Cell (604) 302-1497

Dawn Dumas Cell (604) 864-1781

Fire Dept 911

RE- CONTAINMENT PROCEDURES

In an emergency, the trainers have three areas of resP90sibility. First: to protect the public, (cast and crew), in the immediate area surrounding the location. Secondly: to protect the remaining animals and crew, if any. And finally:to cont~in the escaped animal and returnifsafely to the enclosure.

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In the event of an escape, any number of BeyondB~ars Inc.quaHfiecftrainershavethe knowledge and ability to instigate re-containment procedLires. Aninialsthat qre'on'afilming location, (film set), are not allowed out of their escape proof cage until or unless Beyond Beats' qualified trainers are on set.

Qualified trainer will instigate re-containmentprocedures that follow:

In the event of a breakout from a supervised containment areq for any animal, there are different methods available based on the species of animal involved,( it's state of mind and level of food drive at the time.) These methods (leashing and trailers and the electric fence) are a part of the animal's previous training. This is a daily conditioning in the upkeep of the animals.

Leashing:

Trailering:

Electric Fence:

Bait or Food:

All of the animals, with the exception of the Alaskan Brown Bear, are trained to walk on a leash or chain. Allowing the leash to' be put on is a part of the anil1)~:lIs' 'regular routine.

All the animals are trained to travel in a Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations approved trailer. These trailers can be quickly moved into position wherever needed. The animal can then be easily coerced via food or bait to enter the trailer. Our qualified trainer can do this safely.

For the bears, a portable electric fence containment system normally used on location can be used in an emergency by constructing it around the animal involved. Any of the bears can be easily distracted for the brief time needed by using food, bait, or in the event of a minimum appetite, a possession can be used. (IE. A toy or other desired article). This method will be used until the trailer is available then trailering would take effect.

If easy access is available to an escape proof cage the qualified personnel can coerce the animal involved to return to it with a wide selection of food or bait readily available at all times.


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Toy or Possessions: This method can be used similar to Bait or Food when food drive has little or no effect.

In the unlikely event of a violent encounter with a staff member or another animal the controlled use of a C02 fire extinguisher can be effectively and safely used to calm the situation until alternate methods of re-containment can be implemented.

Drugs: Will be used only as a last resort and will be supplied by and administered by a vet.

Before even considering letting an animal out of their escape proof cage, the area will be inspected and any safety concern are dealt with. The cast and crew are fully briefed on the correct procedure of what to do in the event of a breakout. The number of extra personnel is kept to a minimum when the animal is working.

Before an animal is brought to a location, notification is given to wildlife officials. If outside our normal vet's range, a local vet is contacted, so they could be prepared, in the event of an emergency. A tranquilizer gun is carried, in a secure location, which would be available as a last resort.

Our animals are not on display to the public, they are working animals for the movie and film industry. When a wild animal is required for a production project, it is assessed for any safety concerns and evaluated in the feasibly of the project. The animals that are contained in an electric fence while working are preconditioned andhavEl ;:lhealthyrespect for it as their containment. The fel1ce contains 5000 volts (no ampere). The only personnel allowed inside this femceare the.design<3tedqualified trainers. All production personnel are kept outside of the electric,tenc~ ofatle§lst ac;listaqceof 5 feet. When the animal is working on set (location), there are a limited nLimberof personnel Qn~~t.


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From: Sent: To:

Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears [[email protected]] Thursday, April 4, 2013 11 :55 AM Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX

Subject: RE: Amended CAS Permit - V113-85539 - Beyond Bears Inc.

Thank you very much

-----Original Message-----From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2013 11:47 AM To: 'Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears' Subject: Amended CAS Permit - VI13-85539 - Beyond Bears Inc.

Hello Mark Dumas or Daphne Greer,

Further to our phone conversation, please find attached an amended CAS permit which correctly identifies the scientific name of a Polar Bear as Ursus maritimus.

A hard copy will follow by regular mail in the next few days.

Thank you,

NlA.rLe ALLpertL Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations

Toll Free within BC: 1-866-433-7272 Direct Phone: (250) 952-0681 Fax: (250) 387-1814

Confidentiality Warning: The information transmitteel is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review. dissemination or other use of. or tai<ing of any action in reliance upon. this informatIon by persons other than the intended recipient is prohibited If you receive this in error. please contact the sender and delete your record of tillS material.

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Attention: Mark Dumas or Daphne Greer

BRITISH COLUMBIA

RE: CONTROLLED ALIEN SPECIES PERMIT

Attached is CAS Permit VI13-85539 authorizing you to possess controlled alien species as outlined in your permit.

Please take the time to read through your permit as to the terms of this permit and its advisories. For example:

• Within 72 hours of a CAS individual leaving British Columbia, the permit holder MUST submit to the Permit and Authorization Service Bureau via tax (250-387-1814) an affidavit by a person other than the permit holder (e.g. veterinarian, registered professional biologist) attesting to the fact that the CAS individual, identified as on the face page of this permit, has left British Columbia and the date of departure.

• The permit holder must immediately notify the Conservation Officer Service (1-877-952-7277) or the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Fish, Wildlife & Habitat Management Branch Regional Manager is a CAS individual escapes or is released

You have the right to appeal this decision to the Environmental Appeal Board within 30 days from the date of issue of your permit. For more information on the EAB appeal process, see Appendix 1, attached to this letter, and the following website: www.eab.gov.bc.ca .

If you have any questions with regards to your permit please contact Nurie Aliperti, Permit Officer (permit and Authorization Service Bureau) at 1-866-433-7272 ext 231.

Thank you,

PennyUoyd A/Director of Wildlife

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Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations

Office of the Director Mailing Address: Fish ,Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch PO Box 9391 Stn Prov Govt

Victoria Be V8W 9M8

Telephone: (250) 387-9771 Facsimile: (250) 387-9568 Website: www.gov.bc.ca/env

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APPENDIX 1

Right to Appeal (notice reqnired by Ministry policy)

You may appeal this decision to the Environmental Appeal Board under section 101.1 of the Wildlife Act. To do this, you must give written notice of appeal to the Environmental Appeal Board not later than (a) 30 days from the date you actually receive this notice, or (b) 44 days from the date, this decision is deposited in Canada Post, registered mail, whichever is earlier.

A notice of appeal must comply with the Environmental Appeal Board procedure regulation (BC Reg. 1/82) under the Environmental Management Act. It may be provided by mailing it by registered mail to the chair of the Environmental Appeal Board at PO Box 9425 Stn. Provo Govt., Victoria, B.C., V8W 9Vl, or by leaving it for the chair during business hours at the 4th floor, 747 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C.

You, your counsel, or a representative must sign the notice of appeal and contain:

your name and mailing address, the name of your counselor representative, if any, the reasons for the appeal, particulars relative to the appeal, and a statement of the nature ofthe order requested.

Your notice of appeal must be accompanied by a fee of $25.00, payable to the Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations.

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A copy for your records.

Thank you,

NuV'Le ALLpertL

Aliperti, Nurie FLNREX Tuesday, March 26,20133:38 PM Russell, Veronica A ENV:EX Ha, Diana ENV: EX FOR YOUR RECORDS: CAS permit - Beyond Bears Inc - V113-85539 BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Permit Cover Letter.pdf

Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations


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Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Tuesday, March 26, 2013 3:37 PM 'Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears' Controlled Alien Species (CAS) Transitory Permit - Beyond Bears Inc. - V113-85539 BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Permit Cover Letter.pdf

He"o Mark Dumas or Daphne Greer,

Please find attached Controlled Alien Species permit VI13-85539 and a letter from the Acting Director of Wildlife.

Also, please be aware that during the adjudication of your CAS transitory permit application, the Acting Director had a verbal conversation with the SPCA regarding the relevant details of your application.

Thank you,

NlAX~e. AL~'PeY'h



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Hello Sara,

Aliperti, Nurie FLNREX Tuesday, March 26,20134:19 PM 'Sara Dubois' Controlled Alien Species (CAS) Permit - Beyond Bears Inc - V113-85539 BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.pdf

As requested, please find attached a copy of the Controlled Alien Species (CAS) permit issued today to Beyond Bears Inc.

Please let me know if you require anything further.

Thank you,

NlA.rLe ALL-peyH Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations


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Good Afternoon Nurie,

Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears [[email protected]] Tuesday, March 5, 20132:49 PM Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX CAS application for baby polar bear Beyond Bears CAS application. pdf; Certificate of insurance. pdf; Chinese HC for polar bear cub. pdf; CSA Apendixs.docx; IMAG0149.jpg; IMAG0150.jpg; IMAG0151.jpg; IMAG0152.jpg; IMAG0153.jpg; IMAG0156.jpg; IMAG0157.jpg; Baby polar bear.JPG; Emergency Procedure. doc; Re-containment procedures. doc

We have finally received the Health Certificate for the baby polar bear. I know time is of the essence here and any assistance you can provide to expedite this application is greatly appreciated. Cheers Daphne Beyond Bears Inc 604-607 -8833 Mark's cell 604-302-1497

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Pil;!ClEfl comp.let€ [llf sections of this form that <Ire r~lev<Jnt to YOU!' situation. TypI:::! Or pn'nt 18gibly. AHach additionar sheers as neaded. 'Fer liSO by 1/11; film Industry Ot circuses' ar In other speci:;;r clrcllmS'anCF)s for tila pos"~!1s.ir.m ~/1cl tnmspolt,y!/on ol ::;1J()Ci~~ /nrjivi-:f:Io/G of COf/(fCi/G'd

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PART A: CAS details I Ust each CAS individually aM provide a recent (raken Witilin' Hi\!! past 6 mDnths) pnotDgr.::\ph of each CAS If'\ \ necessary, please use a separ.;lt0 sheet of paper. If the CAS has an identlfyJng m2lrl(, please indicate that information

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COMMON NAME' LATrN NAME'" MfF -AGE ~IDENTIFYfNG MARK (E.g. band it, t<1t1oo. microchip)

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MtF AGE iDENTIFYJNG MARK (E.g. band #, tattoo, microchip)

COMMON NAME;- M/F AGE iDENTIFYJNG MARl" (E.g. band ii, taUOD, microchip) I

lTlger .~ Pantlwm (ifl/~$_, ( _____ ~ _____ J

PART...§.: Actl~ __ ~ ___ . rFiIJ oUl one of sUb-section B., b., or c. ElS applicable

! a. The applicant is proPOstll9 to use the CAS for a tHin th<'lt Is intended to be distrIbuted commerciaffy (!j' I Type of proeJuction (i.e. fr:;a1ure h'lm. TV series, cnmrnernral): ~~_,~,-<::...~c:,)_·i .... \"-,t,-r.-"c..=' _\-,--'..c:\_\_r_n,,-~ _________ ~

Permit numb~r as i$st;ed by ths Authority Having Jurisdiction for film production: _~ ___________ _ 1""f"qPIt':'r-

Name of «mimal ~lbr' (Jf different from applicant}: _____ . _. ___ ~ ______ ~ ___ ~ ___ ~_~_

J h . 1·t"r[1I(1er- T . !TV 0 I Y S t e animo \'ffflt'lgrer a member at the eall1siers LocaJ i 55 Union? Yes lJCJ No

\ If the wrangler is (l{)( a mem ber of tr19 Teamsters Local 155. please provide proof of the wrangler's qllslification(s): \

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b. The applicant Is a circus 0 Will the CAS be performrng or exhibited while in Be? Yes 0 No 0 If no, p'ease explClin In detail the purpose of comjng into Be.

c. The director of wildlife may authorize a person to possess a speoies indiViduat of a CAS even though it waSllot in Be on March 16,2009, but onry if satisfied that special circumstemces exist. Please explain in delair why ftle director should be satisfied that special circumstances e.'<ist:

PAR, C: Shipping or transportation Provide OJlr the de:;tinCllion(s} (complete physical address) in Be v\lf1ere eaoh CAS is (are) b~illg brQU f1L

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PART D: Oates CAS wiJl enter and leave Be It is Ministry policy to normally require species Indjviduals of CAS subject to Transitory CAS possession permits to be ~aken back out of Be foJiowjng the completion ot the activity they were initially brought jn for: th6refore, the Permit and Authorlz.atlon Service Bureau needs to know the final date that the CAS i5 needed in Be. It is afso Ministry poliG)l fo set the final removal date as one weeJ~ after the CAS is no longer MJeded rn BC,

DATE CAS WILL BE BROUGHT rNTO Be; M~v do/13 r-INAL DATE THAT CAS NEEDED IN Be; cr;;nG '30/13

Applfcan! should provfde detailed information reg~rdlng ttle enGrosure(s) Ifl whioh the CAS win be 11oused, Photographs showing critical details of the CAS encloslJra{s) are also re-qIJirer;f, See Appondix 1 for the CAS dGtailed ~nolosure description form.

Applicant sllourd completo a pubriC safety plan tl1at explains tl1e mf!~sures they wi" take fo en~ure that public safety will be protected, See Appendix 2 for the publjc safety pran lOrin,

Applican! should complete a dr;:;~alled CAS ~njmal welfan;> plan that explains the measures ihey will take to ensure rhe 11ealth and welfare of the CAS. See Appendrx 3 for the CAS animal wr:lIfare plan form,

Applicant should provide proof of $2 million in ptlbJic liabirity ana property damage insurance See AppendJx 4 for the CX!!r!ilicatG of insurance.

AppJiCSlnt should provide a veteril)ari.m health certificate {lrorher documentation lrOIfi1l ricenced veterinatiafl; dated no earlierit'lan 30 days before !he date of this application, for each of the CAS indicOitillg that each is free of disease (no particular (orm is requirod),

NOTE: The applioant is lmlilH~ly to reoeive a pem1it if the applicant doe~ not provide a public safety plan, an animal ... terrare pJ<lIl, a detailed d .. scription of all CAS enclosures with photographs, and p~of of ~on in public Jiabllify and property damage illsul<lnce.

F Qr fu rther questions regarding tl) is ap pllcatjon carl VIctorja 250-387-2928; elsewhere in B.C. 1-866-433-7272 or. visit the PASS website at http:/twww.env.gov.bc.ca/pasb/

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TransItory',Ic Controffed A'ien Species Permit Appl rcation

Is there a municipal by-taw regurating or prollib~tihg the possession of tile species individuals of CAS in the location you plan to bring it to?

Yes 0 No l'2( If yes, wUl your possession of the CAS be ill compliance with the municipal by-raw? Yes 0 No 0

IMPORTANT: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATrON TO BE lNCLUOEDWITH PERMIT APPLICATION:

0'" VETERJNARfAN HEAL TH CERTIFICATE

®' PHOTOGRAPHS OF EACH rNDJVIDUAL CAS

ca' DETAILED E;NCLOSURE DESCRIPTION (APPENDIX 1)

rrv PHOTOGRAPHS OF CAS ENCLOSURE(S)

[Q/'PUBlfC SAFE:TY PtAN (APPENDIX 2)

u;;(' ANIMAL WELFARE PLAN (APPENDIX 3)

0' CERTIFrcATE; OF INSURANCE; (APPENOJX 4)

'rne Information required by 1his f{J/m and any do!:umcnts you prl;lvido withll .8I1'!' collec;;ted LJroaer the authonty {If Ihe ~"vfldfife Act in accorQanro with the cc>Uectlon, usC! and dls~los ure provisions oqh~ F/'G~rjom of fnronnatiort i>l1d Pro!f?CIion Of PlivtlcV AC1 tl) process your perml! II ppllca(io n unoer th" v\~fdllfe Act, This inlarmaliOrl wif! be used 11;1 ve-Illy yoOur GlIgrbilily fonh€l permit YoOU Ol(e seeking and f<Jr ether purjJo~e5 mJated to the admJnj5tr~lIon of the VWdtlfe Ad and may involve review 't/ith o1tler bodies {your penlonal il1farmallon Willllllt b~ disclosed ill tr,ls pmce-ss), HO\ .... ~ver, i'Or;r persollaJ IIlformolion will be dj~~losJ:d to the SCSPCA 10 determiJle infiac1iiJns or penalng cl18rge$ tJM~r 1hG PreVGnti<Jn {II Crunlty 10 Al1lmars Act. Tho spe(1 Js bQllnd by thQ l}Jivac~ prmtisions of the PersCJf7<1f Informerlor? Plot6Jc(iV'lJ Act, If you r,8VE!o ~n~' Qu'estlons about the collection {Jr use of this information, contact the Director of WIldlife,

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I represent that the information provided in this application Js /rwe,

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Signature of Applicant ate of AppUcation

It fll 3:11 offol1ce to kr.u;lwJngly m~ke a false st.1tflomllllt rn QroM to obt~fn ~ pecrmlt Violations may result In prOS(}Cutloll ul'Hter the WfJdJifr: Act, rafusal of fuWre pormit rCltJ\.lests 0 .. both. Any Permit olltolued know~ngJy using falso JnfQrmatr"n Is vold,

Please allow a minimum of 60 workrng days for processing.

Incomplete applicatfons may delay processing time fl)r a permit. Resubmitted applications are processed in resubmitted date order.

PLEASE FORWARD MY PERMIT TO: Addres$; (as O\bOVB)O: or Mail to: ___________________ ~ __________ ~ ___ ~ _______ _

or Fax: _ ---:-__ -;-;---:-:--_-:--........,---:-~_~. orE·maiJ: beLlona be.ctf5 CR~~C.&/ (your G-tnail Olddress or location of Government AgentirrontCountet Be c>ffi~ to be picked up at}

Please send comprl!Jted application and any supporting documents to the Perm a :Jnd AuthorizatJoo Servic!l Bureau at Dile of th~ following:

By Mail: 8yCourler; By Fax;

l..EGIS LATION

PO Sox 9372 STN PROV GOVT, Victoria BC, V8W9M3 4:~ Floor, 2975 JUll.md Road, Victoria Be, V8W 9M3 (250) 387-1814 or through ~my Service Be - Gove-rnmolJt Agent Of/ice

or tilralIgh any FtontCourlter Be Office

For furtiler questi ons regard i ng thi s a ppifc<lti on call Victoria 250-387-2928; elsewhere in B.C. 1·a66-433w7272 Of visit the PASB webSite at http://www.env.gov.bc.catpasb/

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APPENDIX 1 CONTROLLED ALIEN SPECIES DETAILED ENCLOSURE DESCRIPTION Please complete a Detailed Enclosure Description for each type of CAS. Please provide photographs showing critical details of the enclosure(s) to support your answers (see checklist on the permit application).

This plan is for the following CAS __ Baby Polar Bear ___________ _ Common Name - e.g. Tiger

Please note: This is an approved CFIA quarantine facility in which the baby polar bear will stay until the 30 day quarantine period is over. Then the baby will be taken to Winnipeg, for the shooting of the movie. When the movie shoot is over, the baby will be going back to China via Vancouver International Airport.

1. What is the length of the enclosure? 28 feet

2. What is the height of the enclosure? 7 feet

3. What is the width of the enclosure? 7 feet 6 inches -------- ----------------------------------

4. What is the enclosure made of (Le. a glass aquarium/terrarium, a fenced in area, etc)? Please be specific for each surface, for example, if wire is used for a side of a cage, what gauge is it? _The walls are metal on the outside with plywood on the inside. There are windows on both sides. There is a 9 gage chain link fence panels inside making a pen of 8 feet long and 7 .6 feet wide _____ _

5. Is there an indoor and outdoor component to the enclosure? Please explain. _Yes, the trailer is surrounded by 6 ft chain link fence but it is up to CFIA as to if the cub can go out because he is in quarantine for 30 days. _______________________________ _

6. Is the enclosure padlocked? If no, please explain why. Yes

7. Is the enclosure double-walled? If no, please explain why. ____ Yes ____________________________________________ _

8. Is the entrance double-doored? If no, please explain why. ________ Yes _________________________________________________ _

9. Is there a roof to the enclosure? If yes, explain what it is made of. If no, explain why. __ Yes the roof is made of metal with vents in it. _____________________ _

10. If applicable, is there a den area where the CAS can sleep and/or hide? If yes, please provide detailed information about the size of this area. _We will have a den box made of wood 3 ft wide by 4 ft long and 3 ft high. _____ _

11. What is the floor of the enclosure made of? For example, is the floor of the enclosure made of cement, dirt, rocks, etc. ___ The floor is made of plywood. ______________________________ _

12. Is there a secure area to place the CAS while the enclosure is being cleaned? Please explain details of how the CAS is moved and what the security measures are for the time the animal is in the area. ___ yes, he will be placed in a vari kennel ____________________________ _

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13. Describe natural or unnatural fixtures in the enclosure (pool, rocks, trees, branches, toys etc.) and their maintenance. ____ Please see Appendix 3 question number 12_

APPENDIX 2 CONTROLLED ALIEN SPECIES PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN Please complete a Public Safety Plan for each type of CAS. The purpose of the Public Safety Plan is to ensure that people are safe from the CAS.

This plan is for the following CAS __ Baby Polar Bear ________ _ Common Name - e.g. Tiger

1. With whom, and how often does the CAS come into contact with people (including handler)? ___ Mark Dumas, the groom from Tianjin Haichang Polar Ocean World and a veterinarian, daily

2. How are you ensuring the safety of those that come into contact with the CAS? _Please see attached safety plan which we have in place for all our wildlife ______ _

3. How will you prevent the CAS from coming into unintended contact with other people? ____ He is under quarantine orders by CFIA so there will be limited contact

4. How will you prevent the CAS from escaping? ____ Please see attached safety plan

5. If the CAS does escape how will it be recaptured? __ Please see attached safety plan ____________________ _

6. If the CAS does escape, who do you plan to notify (e.g. landlord, police, etc.)? Please provide use with your plan. ___ Please see attached safety plan _________________ _

7. If the CAS does escape, what is the threat to the public? ___ minimal as he is a baby and has been hand reared ____________ _

8. What is the location of the nearest hospital? Has the medical staff been notified of any specific need in case of human injury with this species? __ Abbotsford Regional Hospital There are no specific need required

9. What is the proximity of the Conservation Officer Service (COS), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) or local pOlice and your veterinarian? ______ Anywhere from 20 - 35 minutes away _______________ _

If the CAS is being transported:

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10. How is/are the CAS to be transported while in British Columbia? (i.e. what kind of transportation container is used? Is the container locked? _In a ministry approved crate, then placed in our Ford truck then taken from/to the airport. Yes it is locked

11. What is the method of transferring the CAS into the transport container? ___ The baby polar bear will be placed in the crate by either Mark or the groom who will travel will the baby. _______________________________ _

12. What is the expected duration of transport? :=:-__ 2 hour drive time from the airport to our compound and the CFIA approved quarantined area. Then when the quarantine period is over we will take him back to the airport and fly to Manitoba. When the filming is over we will bring him back to our property so he can fly back to China. _____ _

13. What is the emergency plan if the CAS escapes? ____ See attached public safety plan _________________ _

14. If applicable, how is/are CAS being transported into/from British Columbia? (I.e. are International Air Transport Association (lATA) or Animal Transportation Association (AATA) standards (as applicable), for live animal transportation being followed?) ___ The baby is coming from China on an airplane following (lATA) guidelines and when the movie if finished filming he will be flying back home to China on an airplane. ___________ _

APPENDIX 3 CONTROLLED ALIEN SPECIES ANIMAL WELFARE PLAN Please complete an Animal Welfare Plan for each type of CAS. The Animal Welfare Plan should answer in full the following questions that are based on the BC SPCA's Five Freedoms:

This plan is for the following CAS __ baby polar bear _________ _ Common Name - e.g. Tiger

Freedom from hunger and thirst 1. How often is the CAS fed? __ Approximately every 2 to 4 hours or as the young bears shows signs of being hungry. ___ _

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2. What kind of food does the CAS receive? And is it commercially available to you? _Esbalic (milk replacement) ground up recovery diet (dog food), salmon, chicken (lots of skin for additional fat) and various other kinds of fish & meats depending on preference of the baby bear. These foods are all readily available. ______________________ _

3. If applicable, is the CAS receiving adequate and appropriate dietary and/or nutritional supplements? Please explain. __ as per our Veterinarian, We use Centrum (multivitamin) and calcium (both are ground up and put into the milk or feed. ___________________________ _

4. Does the CAS have access to clean/potable water? If applicable, how is freezing mitigated? __ Fresh clean potable water at all times. ___________________ _

5. If there is more than one CAS in an enclosure, how are you ensuring that each CAS has access to adequate food and water? (I.e. how are you ensuring that both alpha and beta CAS receive adequate food and water?) _____ No there is only one baby polar bear _______________ _

6. How often are the enclosure and fixtures cleaned and if applicable, bedding replaced? ___ Three times daily or as needed ___________________ _

7. How often is the CAS assessed by a veterinarian licensed in B.C.? _____ Once a week for one month ___________________ _

8. What is the course of action if the CAS becomes sick or injured? __ Any signs of illness or injury to the baby bear, our vet will be notified and will attend to the animal immediately. _________________________________ _

Freedom from distress 9. What is the course of action if the CAS starts showing signs of fear, frustration, anxiety or depression? __ We plan to be with the baby polar bear at all time; as the cub has been hand reared by people and has not been with his mother. The bear will be comforted by our presence. If we notice signs of fear from something, we will remove the object causing the fear. ______________ _

Freedom from discomfort 10. How is the CAS protected from environmental factors such as too much or too little heat, light, wind, humidity, etc? __ The enclosure has a heater for heat, an electric fan (there is a lot of ventilation also) to keep cool along with a larger container of water for the baby bear to get in and out of. The enclosure is protected from wind when all the doors are closed. We also put large ice cubes to keep coolon hot or humid days. The enclosure is also protected from the sun. ___________________ _

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11. How is the CAS protected from physical factors that may cause pain or discomfort (e.g. concrete flooring, exposed wire caging)? ____ The baby polar bear will be on a plywood floor which is attached to a steel frame. A 9 gage chain link fence will enclose the young animal with a secure gate to be locked at all times. -------------------------------------------------------------------

Freedom to express behaviours that promote well-being 12. What are you doing to ensure the promotion of the CAS' natural behaviour? (For example, if applicable, is there a tree for CAS to climb, is there space for the CAS to jump, is there dirt for CAS to dig, is there an opportunity for social interactions?). ___ The young cub will be bedded with straw and or shavings. There will be a large log for the cub to climb on. There will be a wooden platform for the cub to jump up on and off of. Drilled holes in the log filled with some treats (food) to prevent boredom. There will be a few more toys, such as a hard plastic animal zoo balls, different angled PVC piping. The enclosure will also have a large Rubbermaid (hard rubber) tub for the cub to get in and out of filled with water, (like a small Childs' pool), 6ft in diameter and 3 feet high. The tub will be filled and drained with fresh water daily, starting at a low level (approx. 1 foot) teaching the cub to swim. The bear will also be able to have the different play devices (previously described) to bring into the water to also alleviate boredom, anxiety and frustration. We will alternate hanging one of the balls for the bear to swat and pay with by an unreachable chain. _______ _

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i";b!fo/.].±:A Owner; )\j~;f,&:l:tR!*~}1H~0'iIJ~}"F>C1-t7}'0P'J The Ocean Culture Branch of Tianjin Polar Tourism Limited Corporation !till:: Address: .7d~TlTi~#ff:j'frl3:OI~~lr4Im*1R 61 -5 No. 61 CBD of Conch Bay, Binhai New Area, Tianjin, China, , It -U!i Phone: 86-22-25389599 iiEf!I] El W1 Date Issued: March 4, 2013 i";b!fo/.]wL\3! Animal Information:

~nf Name: "Pezoo" t91 ~ Species: ~t;f,&~~ Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) ili1:.F1:JIJ3 Date of Birth: December 12, 2012 tH}iJ Sex: 1$1i Male W'i13 Color: (113 White 1*11! Weight: 12.03kg iJU}IH~ J~ Identification:

:ff.L~1J~ Method of Examination: JrJ~#f(}~~ Visual! Physical 11:: JJ _._:g 1J.\ill'. ~~Yff.i, :milE sA ~-t~ A B T 2013 {f. 3 fl 4 El X'j l:.JiZVJ4o/.]jtl:h T

~¢~ft,#hl~~M4o/.]~~&~~.~~~4o/.]~A~~~~tl~~,.titt~ ~~,m~#~fi~~~~~~1*~~o I certify, as a licensed veterinarian, that the above described animal has been inspected by me on March 4, 2013, and that she is not showing signs of infectious, contagious, communicable disease or physical abnormality that would endanger the animal, other animals, or the general public.

~~ Signed:

Dr. Luo Qing Animal Research Center

No, 61 CSO of Conch Say. Sinhai New Area

Ph 86-22-25386166 Cel! 13752792010

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E11tR Date: 2e/3. 3. Cf

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Beyond bears ..Lnc. P.O. box 3058 Mission BC Canada v2v 4j3

604-607-8833 Fax 604-607-8843 Email: [email protected] Websi te: www.beyondbears.ca Or www.creativeanimaltalent.com

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

A) Breach of the compound enclosure

1. In an emergency, the handlers have three areas of responsibility: To protect the public in the immediate area surrounding the farm and others; to protect the remaining animals and staff if any; to contain the escaped animal and return it safely to its enclosure.

2. In the event of an escape any number of on site-qualified trainers has the knowledge and ability to instigate re-containment procedures. Any large or dangerous animal will not be allowed out of its escape proof cage if qualified trainers are not on site.

3. a) Qualified trainers will instigate re-containment procedures (See recontainment procedures).

b) In the event of an escape, non-qualified staff are required to move toward the on site office building or main house which ever is closest or safest without running.

c) Alert the rest of the remaining staff compound with three blasts of a car hom or marine hom. They are then required to meet at the on site office building or main house for further information from the on site manager or trainer on duty.

d) Either Dr. Ken Macquisten DVM or Dr. Bruce Burton DVM and if necessary both, will be notified to arrange for immediate travel to the Bradner Road compound with safe tranquillizing methods ready for use. Notify the department of Environment and Lands conservation officer by phone as per the emergency phone number list. (See attached list). The trainer on duty will determine if the local RCMP or fire department needs to be notified. Staff at the on site office are to direct veterinarians, conservation officers or any other qualified trainers to the scene of the breakout. Any travel required in the compound can be done in an enclosed vehicle.

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E) When re - containment has been achieved, the staff, the required vets and the conservation officer will be notified that the situation is no longer unsafe.

B) Breach of the supervised areas within the compound.

1. In the event of an escape, any number of on site-qualified trainers has the knowledge and ability to instigate re-containment procedures. Any large or dangerous animal will not be allowed out of its escape proof cage if the abovequalified staffs are not present in the compound.

2. a) Qualified trainers will instigate re- containment procedures. (See re containment procedures).

b) Alert the rest of the compound staff with three blasts of a car hom or marine hom. They are then required to meet at the on site office building or main house for further information from the on site manager or qualified trainer.

c) When re- containment has been achieved, the staff, the required vets and the conservation officer will be notified that the situation is no longer unsafe.

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

Dr. Ken Macquisten DVM Work (604) 850- 0960 Home Cell (604) 309 - 5744

Dr. Bruce Burton DVM Office (604) 856 - 4166

Environment and Lands Cell 604-341-1826 (Jack Evans) Office 604-586-5650

RCMP 911

Mark Dumas Cell (604) 302 - 1497

Dawn Dumas Cell (604) 864 - 1781

Fire Dept 911

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-Beyond bears ..Lnc. P.O. box 3058 Mission BC Canada v2v 4j3

604-607-8833 Fax 604-607-8843 Email: [email protected] Websi te: www.beyondbears.ca Or www.creativeanimaitaient.com

RE- CONTAINMENT PROCEDURES

In an emergency, the trainers have three areas of responsibility. First: to protect the public, (cast and crew), in the immediate area sUITOlmding the location. Secondly: to protect the remaining animals and crew, if any. And finally: to contain the escaped animal and return it safely to the enclosure.

In the event of an escape, any number of Beyond Bears qualified trainers have the knowledge and ability to instigate re-containment procedures. Animals that are on a filming location, (film set), are not allowed out of their escape proof cage until or unless Beyond Bears' qualified trainers are on set.

Qualified trainer will instigate re-containment procedures that follow:

In the event of a breakout from a supervised containment area for any animal, there are different methods available based on the species of animal involved,( it's state of mind and level of food drive at the time.) These methods (leashing and trailers and the electric fence) are a part of the animal's previous training. This is a daily conditioning in the upkeep of the animals.

Leashing- All ofthe animals with the exception of the Alaskan Brown Bear, are trained to walk on a leash or chain. Allowing the leash to be put on is a part of the animals' regular routine.

Trailering - all the animals are trained to travel in a Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection, Fish & Wildlife approved trailer. These trailers can be quickly moved into position wherever needed. The animal can then be easily coerced via food or bait to enter the trailer. Our qualified trainer can do this safely.

Electric Fence - For the bears, a portable electric fence containment system normally used on location can be used in an emergency by constructing it around the animal involved. Any of the bears can be easily distracted for the brief time needed by using food, bait, or in the event of a minimum appetite, a possession can be used. (IE. A toy or other desired article). This method will be used until the trailer is available then trailering would take effect.

Bait or Food - If easy access is available to an escape proof cage the qualified personnel can coerce the animal involved to return to it with a wide selection of food or bait readily available at all times.

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Toy or Possession, This method can be used similar to Ba' r Food when food drive has little or no effect.

In the unlikely event of a violent encounter with a staff member or another animal the controlled use of a C02 fire extinguisher can be effectively and safely used to calm the situation until alternate methods of re-containment can be implemented.

Drugs - Will be used only as a last resort and will be supplied by and administered by a vet.

Before even considering letting an animal out of their escape proof cage, the area will be inspected and any safety concern are dealt with. The cast and crew are fully briefed on the correct procedure of what to do in the event of a breakout. The number of extra personnel is kept to a minimum when the animal is working.

Before an animal is brought to a location, notification is given to wildlife officials. If outside our normal vet's range, a local vet is contacted, so they could be prepared, in the event of an emergency. A tranquilizer gun is carried, in a secure location, which would be available as a last resort.

Our animals are not on display to the public, they are working animals for the movie and film industry. When a wild animal is required for a production project, it is assessed for any safety concerns and evaluated in the feasibly of the project. The animals that are contained in an electric fence while working are preconditioned and have a healthy respect for it as their containment. The fence contains 5000 volts (no ampere). The only personnel allowed inside this fence are the designated qualified trainers. All production personnel are kept outside of the electric fence of at least a distance of 5 feet. When the animal is working on set (location), there are a limited number of personnel on set.

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From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNREX Wednesday, March 6, 2013 9:46 AM Schwantje, Helen FLNR:EX

Sent: To: Subject: URGENT ACTION: New Controlled Alien Species (CAS) transitory permit application for

review and comments - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539 Attachments:

Importance:

Hello Helen,

BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Appendices 1 2 and 3.docx; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.CAS transitory application. pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Certificate of insurance. pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Emergency Procedure.docx; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Enclosure photos. pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.health certificate for polar bear cub.pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Photo of polar bear cub.jpg; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Re-containment procedures.docx; RE: CAS permit application

High

Please find attached a new CAS transitory application package for your review and comments.

Important Notes:

- This CAS transitory permit application is to bring a baby (2 ~ month old) polar bear into BC on March 20, 2013 until June 30, 2013;

- This applicant currently holds the following permits:

o amended CAS Permit V110-61069 for a female, 18 year old Polar Bear for the purpose of commercial filming.

o wildlife permit (SU12-79732), valid August 1, 2012 to July 31, 2013, to possess live wildlife for the purpose of the film industry but not for public display.

-In previous email correspondence with the applicant, PASB was advised that an application would likely be submitted for CAS (baby polar bear) to be brought into BC for the required CFIA 30-day quarantine period. After the 30 day quarantine period is over, the applicant has proposed that the baby polar bear will be transported to Winnipeg, where the commercial filming will take place, and, once the filming is over, return to BC so that the baby polar bear can return to China via the Vancouver International Airport.

As the applicant has indicated on the application that the proposed date to bring the CAS into BC is March 20, 2013, it would be much appreciated if you could provide any comments that you would like the Director to consider when adjudicating this application as soon as possible, or before 4:30 pm Friday March 8, 2013 so that this application can proceed to the next stage of the adjudication process.

Supporting documents:

1. CAS transitory permit application (attached);

2. Appendices 1, 2 and 3 (Detailed Enclosure Description, Public Safety Plan and Animal Welfare Plan)attached;

3. Certificate of Insurance (attached);

4. Animal Health Certificate from China (attached); FNR-2013-00241

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7. Emergency Procedures (at( Jed);

8. Re-containment Procedures (attached);

9. Email correspondence with the applicant January 25, 2013 regarding bringing a 3 baby bears (1 polar bear, 2 Syrian) into BC (attached);

10. COORS - no history.


Your assistance is much appreciated.

Thank you,

NuvLe ALL-pertL Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations

Toll Free within BC: 1-866-433-7272 Direct Phone: (250) 952-0681 Fax: (250)387-1814

Confidentiality Warning: The information transmitted IS intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you receive this in error. please contact the sender and delete your record of this material.

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Aliperti, Nurie FlNR:EX

From: Schwantje, Helen FLNR:EX Wednesday, March 6,201310:12 AM Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX

Sent: To: Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: New Controlled Alien Species (CAS) transitory permit application

for review and comments - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539

• This bear needs a microchip or some type of permanent 10 - Dumas says ({there will be" but the vet does not state one.

• Do not see any electric fencing around the trailer - is there not a need for security from ingress on the property or are they comfortable with this setup?

• When is the bear being shipped back to China?

From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 9:46 AM To: Schwantje, Helen FLNR:EX Subject: URGENT ACTION: New Controlled Alien Species (CAS) tranSitory permit application for review and comments - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539 Importance: High

Hello Helen,


Important Notes:

• This CAS transitory permit application is to bring a baby (2 ~ month old) polar bear into BC on March 20, 2013 until June 30, 2013;

• This applicant currently holds the following permits:

o amended CAS Permit Vll0-61069 for a female, 18 year old Polar Bear for the purpose of commercial filming.


• In previous email correspondence with the applicant, PASB was advised that an application would likely be submitted for CAS (baby polar bear) to be brought into BC for the required CFIA 30-day quarantine period. After the 30 day quarantine period is over, the applicant has proposed that the baby polar bear will be transported to Winnipeg, where the commercial filming will take place, and, once the filming is over, return to BC so that the baby polar bear can return to China via the Vancouver International Airport.




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2. Appendices 1, 2 and 3 (Detailed Enclosure Description, Public Safety Plan and Animal Welfare Plan) -attached;


4. Animal Health Certificate from China (attached);

5. Photos of enclosure - inside and outside (attached);

6. Photo of CAS (baby polar bear) - attached;

7. Emergency Procedures (attached);






Thank you,

Nuv~e Al~-pevt~



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Summary of CAS PAC Recommendations and Comments

DATE: March 5, 2013

Application Number: 85539

Type of Application: Transitory

CAS Individual(s}: 2 Yz month old, male polar bear (xl)

o Recommended

~ Changes/More Information required (before recommendation can be made)

o Not Recommended

CAS PAC Recommendations and Concerns to be addressed:

A) In the Cover Letter:

B) In the Advisory section of the permit:

C) As a Permit Condition:

D) By Requesting More Information from Applicant:

MFLNRO: March 5,2013

• This bear needs a microchip or some type of permanent ID • What provisions are there for security from ingress onto the property e What are the exact timelines for arrival in BC, arrival in MB and back to BC and China?

.. Please request confirmation that the trailer is adequate for quarantine and a copy of correspondence from the CFIA re quarantine.

CAS PAC Concerns Addressed in other ways:

Page 1 of 2

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CAS PAC Concerns for discussion:

CAS PAC Notes:

Page 2 of 2

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From: Schwantje, Helen FLNREX Wednesday, March 6,2013 11 :38 AM Sent:

To: Smith, Jennifer FLNREX; Aliperti, Nurie FLNREX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: New Controlled Alien Species (CAS) transitory permit application


• This bear needs a microchip or some type of permanent ID • What provisions are there for security from ingress onto the property • What are the exact timelines for arrival in BC, arrival in MB and back to BC and China? • Please request confirmation that the trailer is adequate for quarantine and a copy of correspondence from

the CFIA re quarantine.

From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 9:46 AM To: Schwantje, Helen FLNR:EX Subject: URGENT ACTION: New Controlled Alien Species (CAS) transitory permit application for review and comments - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539 Importance: High

Hello Helen,


Important Notes:

• This CAS transitory permit application is to bring a baby (2 Yz month old) polar bear into BC on March 20, 2013 until June 30, 2013;







1. CAS transitory permit application (attached); FNR-2013-00241












Thank you,

N l4r[,e Al['-ptvH Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations


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From: Sent: To: Subject:

Attachments:

Importance:

Hello Brent,

Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Wednesday, March 6,201312:52 PM Gurd, Brent FLNR:EX URGENT ACTION: New CAS Transitory permit application for review and commentsBEYOND BEARS INC - 85539 BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Appendices 1 2 and 3.docx; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.CAS transitory application. pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Certificate of insurance. pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Emergency Procedure.docx; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Enclosure photos. pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.health certificate for polar bear cub.pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Photo of polar bear cub.jpg; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Re-containment procedures.docx; RE: CAS permit application; Summary of CAS PAC Feedback.doc

High


Important Notes:

• This CAS transitory permit application is to bring a baby (2 Y2 month old) polar bear into BC on March 20, 2013 until June 30, 2013;



o wildlife permit (SU12-79732), valid August 1, 2012 to July 31,2013, to possess live wildlife for the purpose of the film industry but not for public display.







4. Animal Health Certificate from China (attached); FNR-2013-00241




9. Email correspondence with the applicant January 25, 2013 regarding bringing a baby bears into BC (attached);

10. Summary of CAS PAC Recommendations and Comments (attached);




Thank you,

t'--llAxLe ALL-peyt~ Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations

Toll Free within Be: 1-866-433-7272 Direct Phone: (250) 952-0681 Fax: (250) 387-1814

Confidentiality Warning: The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, dissemination or other use of. or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you receive this in en-or, please contact the sender and delete your record of this material.

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From: Sent: To:

Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears [[email protected]] Thursday, March 7, 2013 8:03 AM Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX

Subject: RE: CAS application for baby polar bear

Thank you

-----Original Message-----From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 12:58 PM To: 'Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears' Subject: RE: CAS application for baby polar bear

Hello Daphne,

Thank you for submitting a CAS transitory permit application for a baby polar bear.

Your application package has been forwarded to the Controlled Alien Species Permit Advisory Committee (CAS PAC) and the South Coast regional office for review.

Once I receive further information, I will be able to advise you further.

Thank you,

N ur~e. ALL-pe.rtL Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations


Confidentiality Warning: The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review. dissemination or other use of. or tal<ing of any action in reliance upon. this information by persons other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you receive this in error, please contact the sender and delete your record of this material.

From: Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 2:49 PM To: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: CAS application for baby polar bear

Good Afternoon Nurie, We have finally received the Health Certificate for the baby polar bear. I know time is of the essence here and any assistance you can provide to expedite this application is greatly appreciated. Cheers Daphne Beyond Bears Inc 604-607-8833 Mark's cell 604-302-1497

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From: Gurd, Brent FLNR:EX Sent: Wednesday, March 6,20135:12 PM

Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX To: Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: New CAS Transitory permit application for review and comments

- BEYOND BEARS INC - 85539

Hi Nurie,

I've read through the application and related material. I don't have any comments or concerns beyond what the CAS PAC has raised.

Regards,

Brent Gurd, Ph.D., R.P.Bio Wildlife Biologist Resource Management Branch South Coast Region BC Ministry of Forests, lands and Natural Resource Operations Tel: 604-586-5653

From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 12:52 PM To: Gurd, Brent FlNR:EX Subject: URGENT ACTION: New CAS Transitory permit application for review and comments - BEYOND BEARS INC-85539 Importance: High

Hello Brent,


Important Notes:




o wildlife permit (SU12-79732), valid August 1,2012 to July 31,2013, to possess live wildlife for the purpose of the film industry but not for public display.


As the applicant has indicated on the application that the proposed date to bring the CAS into BC is March 20, 2013, it would be much appreciated if you could provide any comments that you would like the Director to consider when

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adl!..'dicating this application as soon as possible, or before 4:30 pm Friday Mann 8, 2013 so that this application can proceed to the next stage of the adjudication process.










9. Email correspondence with the applicant January 25, 2013 regarding bringing a baby bears into BC (attached);





Thank you,

N lArLe ALL-pertL Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations


Confidentiality Warning: The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is acJclressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon. this information by persons other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you receive this in error. please contact the sender and delete your record of this material.

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Mar 52013

Beyond Bears Inc.

PO box 3058

Mission, BC V2V 4J3

CAS Re: Urgent Attendance for Polar Bear Cub quarantine in Abbotsford, British Columbia

To Director of Wildlife

This three month old male Polar Bear cub is coming into Canada from China for a motion picture

Production called Midnight Sun. He will arrive in British Columbia for quarantine as per CFIA

guideline and pre-training, as soon as possible from Tianjin Haichang Polar Ocean World.

When the bear has cleared quarantine, he will then be transported to Manitoba where the Filming will begin. It will take approximately 6 weeks of filming, then he will return to British Columbia for the return flight back to China.

We were just given the green light on this project. We informed the production that we would

do our best to expedite the permit process as quickly as possible, as they are relying heavily on a

shooting schedule based on the arrival of the Cub and snow. We apologize for any

inconvenience for such short notice.

Thus, your immediate attention to this permit application will greatly be appreciated. Time is

crucial in this area if they are to proceed with the film production in Canada

Sincerely

Mark Dumas

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Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Goverment of Canada

IMPORT PERMIT

.-\gencc eanadicnnc d'inspection des aliments Gouycmement till Canada

ORIG~ PERMIS D'IMPORT ATION

THIS PERMIT IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO:/CE PERMIS EST DELIVRE CONFORM EM ENT A:

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16566 BRADNER ROAD 1 ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA IV4X2C6

Icontact: MARK DUMAS .APPlicant Name: MARK DUMAS Phonc: (604) 607-8833 Fax: (604) 607-8843 Email: [email protected]

NO. 61 XIANGLUO BAY BUSINESS DISTRlCT BINHAI NEW AREA, TIANJIN CHINA 300455

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CFIA I ACIA 5067 (98104) Canada

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Govcnncnt or Canada

Agence canatliennc d'inspcction des aliments

Gou vcrnCl11cnt du Canada

Permit No.fW de permis:

INAl IMPORT PERMIT PERMIS D'IMPORTATION

THIS PERMIT IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO:/CE PERMIS EST DEUVRE CONFORMEMENT A:

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i I Contact: MARK DUMAS Applicant Name: MARK DUMAS ! Phone: (604) 607-8833 Fax: (604) 607-8843 I Email: BEYONDBEARS@SHAW_CA

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Gouvctncm~'!1t du Cunada

PERlVlIS D'IMPORTATION

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THIS PERMIT IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO:lCE PERMIS EST OEUVRE CONFORMEMENT A:

I THE HEALTH OF ANIMALS ACT AND REGULATIONS/LOI £T REGLEMENT SUR LA SANTE DES ANIMAUX

r Importer/lmportatellr Exporter/Exportatellr I BEYOND BEARS TIANJIN HAICHANG POLAR OCEAN WORLD I 16566 BRADNER ROAD iABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA IV4X2C6

iNO. 6! XIANGLUO BAY BUSINESS DISTRICT iBINHA! NEW AREA, TIANJIN ICHINA 300455

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I Contact: MARK DUMAS. Applicant Name: MARK DUMAS Phone: (604) 607-8833 Fax: (604) 607-~843 Email: [email protected]

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RETURN TO POLAR OCEAN WORLD WHEN FfLMING COMPLETE.

HS conE 010619207801 I. The original of this permit and any (lther necessary export documentation pertaining to the shipment must be provided for inspedion at the !'irst port of entry.

2. The zoosanitary export documentation pertaining to the shipment must clearly de.';cribe the animal(s) or thing(s) nnd the country of origin. The export document must be issued by a veterinary inspector of the central veterinary service of the country of origin; or by a

Veterinarian designated for such purposes by the central veterinary service of the country of origin and endorsed by an official veterinary inspector of the central veterinary service of the country of origin.

3. The conditions in this permit can only he changed or amended hy a CFIA inspector. Any change to the pClmit by an unauthorized person will render the permit invalid.

4. Accompanying export documentation must he issued in either English or French.

5. Should the disease status of the counlry or origin change between the time of issuancc of this pennit and the time of unrestricted entry into Canada, the import shipment may be refused entry into Canada or be subject to additional quarantine and testing or treatment. Importers will be responsible for any additional incurred costs.

6. CERTIFICATION

7. The animal(s) and donor animal(s) mllst originate from a premises certified n'ee from brucella abortus as follows: Certification/Inspection Requirements: I) The premises of origin must have been fi'ee frolll any clinical, pathological and epidemiological evidence of hrucellosis for the thirty-six (36) months immediatcly preceding exportntion or collection.

8. The animnl(s) or thing(s) must originate from a prcmises certified free from pseudorabies (Aujeszky's diseasc). Certification/Inspection Requirements: I) The premises of origin and all farms within a radius of three (3) kilometers must have been free from any clinical or epidemiological evidence of

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Govcnncill or Canada

Agcncc canadien"" d'inspection des aliments

GOllvcrncmcnl du Canada

Permit No.lW de perm is: A-2013-00720-J ORIGINAL 2013/02/12 I

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6566 BRADNER ROAD ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA

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Conlm;t: MARK DUMAS Applicant Name: MARK DUMAS Phone: (604) 607-g833 Fax: (604) 607-8843 Email: BEYONDBEARS(Z~SHAW.CA

NO. 61 XIANGLUO BAY BUSINESS DISTRICT BINHAI NEW AREA, TIANJIN CHINA 300455

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Selected Conditions / Conditions Choisies (Continued/Suite) pseudorabies (excluding viral strains associated with approved marker vaccines) for a period of twelve (12) months prior to expOitation.

9. The animal(s), donor animal(s) or thing(s) must originate from a premise celtifled free trom rabies. Certitication/lnspection Requil'ements: I) The premises of origin must have been tree trom llny clinical or epidemiological evidence of rabies, in livestock, for a period of six (6) months prior to the date of t.!xport or any tjuaranline related to the exportation.

10. The animal(s) or donor animul(s) must originate trom a premises certified frt.!e from tuberculosis as follows: Certi ficati on/l nspt!ction Rcqui relllcn ls: I) The premises of origin has been free trom any clinical, microbiological, pathological, or epidemiological evidence of tuberculosis (Mycobacterium bovis) for the thirty-six (36) months immediately prior to movement of the animal(s) otT the premises or collection.

II. The animal(s) must be certitied free ofbrueellosis. Animals being presented for importation must not have been vaccinated for brucellosis. C(:.'l'tificationllnspection Retjuirements: I) Negative results for bnlcella abortus must have been obtained using the buffered plate antigen test (BPAT) or complement fixation (CF) or, where applicable, an alternate test acceptable to CFIA, on samples taken from the animal(s) within thirty (30) days of export or colledion. During post entry quarantine in Canada, the animal(s) must be retest(.'(1 f()r bl1Jcellosis using the BPAT or, where applicable, an altel11ate test acceptable to CFIA, with negative results.

12. The animal(s) mllst be certified !i'ec fi'om pseudorabies (Aujeszky's disease). Ccrtificution/l nspection Requi rements: I) TIle animals must have tested negative for pseudorabies (excluding viral strains associated with approved marker vaccines) using sennl1 neutralization (SN) or indirect ELISA or, where applicable, an alternate test acceptable to CFIA, conducted within thirty (30) days preceding the date of shipment.

During post entry quarantine in Canada negative test results for pseudonlbies (excluding viral strains associated with approved marker vaccines) must be obtained using SN or indirect ELISA or, where applicable, an altel11ate test acceptable to CFJA, on samples taken trom the animals at least thirty (30) days uftur previous tests.

13. llle residency of the animal(s) being presented for importation must be certified as follows: Ceni ficationflnspcction Requirements: I) The animaJ(s) being presented for importation must have been continually resident in the country or zone of origin for at a minimum of six (6) months immediately preceding shipment or any quarantine period.

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IMPORT PERMIT

Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliment,

Gouycmcmcnt du Canada

ORIGINAL PERMIS D'IMPORTATION

THIS PERMIT IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO:/CE PERM!S EST DELlVRE CONFORMEMENT A:

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Selected Conditions / Conditions Choisies (Continued/Suite) 14. The unimal(s) being presented tlJr impurtation must not come into contact with any unimals, products or equipment of a lesser zoosunitury health status dut'ing the entire required periods of residency, isolation, storage, transportation to the port of exportation.

15. The animals must he certitled to have heen treated for parasites as follows: Certi ficationll nspcction Requirements: I) The animal must hav!;! been treated for internal and external parasites with effective broad gpectrum pnrasiticides during the thirty (30) days prior to export and the dates oftrcatment, active ingredients nnd dose mtcs used for each animul are either recorded on the export certiticnte or on an individual health record attached to the expott certificate.

16. TIle animill(s) being presented for importation must be identified by an acceptable electronic means. Certitication/lnspection Requirements: I) The animal(s) to he imported must be pennancntly and uniquely identitied with electronic microchips in the country of origin. The accompanying export certitication mList correlate the unique identification number to a description detailing the animals' breed, colour, sex, age and any identifying marks, as appropriate. TIle location of the microchip must bl;) described. A reader capable of reading the chips must accompany the animals to the Canadian port(s) of entry. Immature, unweaned animals travelling at the toot of their dam, may be identified by external means correlating to that of its dam. This identitication must be recorded on the accompanying export health certiticate.

17. The animals must he certified to be fit to be trunsported without undue suffering hy reason ofinfirn1ity, illness, injury, t1ltigue or other cause during the expected journey. They may be ordered removed from Canada if the manner uf shipping is found to he in contravention of transport regulations under the Health of Animals Regulations. Cettiticiltionl1nspection Requirements: I) The animals must be accompanied by a declaration hy the celtifYing veterinarian or shipper in the country of origin stating: When tmnsport is by air, transportation of the animals is in accordance with the International Air Tmnsport Association (Ii\ TA) Live Animal Regulations, approved hy the Office International d(.'S Epizooties (OlE). For all forms of transport, suitable arrangements have been made for the feeding, watering and eare of the animals during transportation, as far as can he detennined. Where applicahle, the shipment must not include animals that will probahly give birth during transportation. Young animals being shipped without their dam have been fully weaned prior to export.

I X. The animal(s) described on this pennit must be shipped by the most direct and appropriate route from the point of expll1t to the address of destination in Canada. Transhipment through another country requires written authorization tJ'om the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Certification/Inspection Requirements: I) Written approval for routing of the Shipment of animals through another country must be attached to the permit and accompany the shipment. With the exception of changing planes, animals must not be off loaded at any port of call en route.

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Govcrmcnl or Canada

Agcncc canndienne d'inspcction des aliments

GOllvcmcmcnl dll Canada

Permit No'/N~-d~-p~-rmi~:~1 A-2013-00720-7 I ORIGINAL I 20 I 3/02112 , year/lnn/dny

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THIS PERMIT IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO:/CE PERMIS EST DEUVRE CONFORMEMENT A:

iTHE HEALTH OF ANIMALS ACT AND REGULATIONS/LOI ET REGLEMENT SUR LA SANTE DES ANI~1AlJX--Exporter/Exportateur Importerllmportateul'

BEYOND BEARS TIANJIN HAl CHANG POLAR OCEAN WORLD

6566 BRADNER ROAD ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA V4X2C6

I Contact: MARK DUMAS Applicant Name: MARK DUMAS

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Phone: (604) 607-8~33 Fax: (604) 607-8843 Email: [email protected] i Producer No. / N° de producteur: L--. __ _

Selected Conditions / Conditions Choisies (Continued/Suite) 19. The animals presented for importation must be tested and treated for endo- and ecto- pal1lsites during the post entry quaruntinc. Certitlcation/lnspection Requirements:

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I) During the PORt entry quarantine, the animal(s) presented for importation must be subjected to at least two test tbr cndo and ceto parasitcs. Samplcs should be takcn at the beginning of the quarantine and repeated near the end of the quarantine period. Testing methods and antiparasitic treatment should be used as appropriate to the species of animul and parasitic agent.

20. Any animal that dics dllling quarantine 111ust be subjected to a post-mortcm examination by a licensed veterinarian to determine the cause of death and the CFIA is to be advised. Carcasses of imported animals that die, must be disposed of in n manner that prevents the entry into the food chain of any animal.

21. IMPORTER'S OBLIGATIONS

22. The animal(s) and its accompanying documcntation must be presented for inspection to a federal veterinary inspector at the first point of entry. Prior arrangements must be made to ensure that inspection will be provided at the uppropl;ate time.

23. The anirnal(s) must bc imported into Canada through a minimum level quanmtine facility approved by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for that purpose. Tile import quarantine facility must have been previously approved for use as a minimum security quarantine facility by a veterinary inspc--ctor designated under the Health of Animals Act. The facility evaluation shall include: location, fencing, physical structure, lighting, water supply, waste disposal, vector and pc-'St control. movement of people, security, cleaning and disinfection protocols. A report that the facility has been approved must have been issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). No animal may he moved tram their respective quarantine premises until duly discharged by an inspector designated under the Health of Animals Act. On completion of quarantine with negative results on all tests, the animals will be released to the importer and / or owner.

24. The animal(s) being presented for importation must be quarantined for a minimum of thirty (30) days or a longer period of time as necessmy to complete the tests required to meet the import conditions. The animals must bc quarantined at the premises prcviollsly approved for such purpose hy a veterinary inspcetor c1esignateclunder the Health of Animals Act and spedticd on this permit.

25. TIIC importer is responsible for all costs incurred or associated with any testing or treatment ofthe animal(s) that may be required under the import permit or under the authority ofthe Health of Animals Act or the Health of Animals Regulations. The importer shall pay all lees for services required in respect of the importation under the National Animal Health Program Cost Recovery Fees Regulations in place at the time ofil11portation.

26_ Consideration ofan application necessary for issuance of a permit to import the described aJlilllal is subject to Class I fees.

27_ The issuance of this permit docs not relieve the owner or the importer of the obligation to comply with any other relevant federal, provincial or mlll1icipal

CFIA I ACIA 5067 (98!04) Canada

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Agcncc canadicnne d'inspection des aliments Permit No./W de permis: Gouwrnemcnt du Canada o l

A-2013-00720-7 ORIGINAL 2013/02/12

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6566 BRADNER ROAD ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA V4X2C6

Contact: MARK DUMAS Applicant Name: MARK DUMAS Phone: (604) 607-8833 Fax: (604) 607-8843 Email: [email protected] Producer No. I N° cle productellr:

Exporter/ExPortateur TIANJIN HAl CHANG POLAR OCEAN WORLD

NO. 61 XIANGLUO BAY BUSINESS DISTRICT BINI-JAI NEW AREA, TIANJIN CHINA 300455

Selected Conditions / Conditions Choisies (Continued/Suite) legislation or requirement.

28. Failure to wmply with the conditions contained in this permit or with the provisions of thc Health of Animals Act and Regulations may result in the cancellation of this permit and will result in the torfeiture to thc Crown of the animal(s) imported or in the removal of the animul(s) from Cunada, all without <;umpensation to, and at the expense oCthe impOlier. No person shall impolt any animal(s) into Canada !Tom any country unless the animal(s) meet the conditions that arc shown on the cxport cCltiticatc issued by the expolting country. The importcr(s) are responsihlc for the animal(s) impulicd thcir health, fitness, soundness, and frccdom from disease, active or latent, and genetic or other defects. Where the Canadian Food Inspection Agency «(TIA) carries out tests ancl takes precautions when animal(s) are imported into Canada to reduce the risk of the introduction and spread of diseasc in Canada, such tests and precautions do not constitute and arc not a warranty, guarantce, assurance, undertaking or anything similar that the animals imported are healthy, tit, sound, free from disease, active or latent or genetic or other defects and such tests and precautions do not relieve or lessen the importer's responsibility as set out above. The importer, his heirs, executors, succcssors and assigns release and dischargcs Her Majesty the Queen in right ofCanuda and the CFIA of and from all claims and dcmands, damages, actions or causes of action arising or to arise by reason of the importution of thc animals and agrees to indemnitY and save harmless Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada and the CFIA !Tom and against all actions, damages, claims and demands which may be brought in respect of or ariSing out of the importation of such animal(s), their health, titness, soundness, frcedom or otherwise from disease, active or latent, genetic or other defects.

29. The terms used in the accompanying export documcntation must be consistent with definitions under the Health of Animals Act ancl Regulations. Certiiicationllnspection Requirements; I) "Animal" includes birds, bccs, hatching eggs, cmbryos and fertilized ova I cggs.

Additional Conditions Additionnelles

BEAR - I (ONE) POLAR BEAR BABY BRED IN CAPTIVITY - FOR THE PURPOSE OF FILM MAKING. GEAR WILL RETURN TO POLAR OCEAN WORLD WHEN FILMING COMPLETE.

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Original of this Import Permit must be presented at port of elltry inspection and all conditions of import pCllllit are required to be Illet prior to arrival at port ofenny.

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From: Sent: To:

Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears [[email protected]] Thursday, March 7,20138:49 AM Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX

Subject: RE: CAS application for baby polar bear Attachments: CFIA Import permit baby polar bear. pdf; Letter to CAS.docx

Good Morning Nurie,

I'm not sure if you need a copy of our CFIA import permit. I realized I didn't include it with all of the other attachments.

Cheers Daphne

-----Original Message-----From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 12:58 PM To: 'Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears' Subject: RE: CAS application for baby polar bear

Hello Daphne,

Thank you for submitting a CAS transitory permit application for a baby polar bear.

Your application package has been forwarded to the Controlled Alien Species Permit Advisory Committee (CAS PAC) and the South Coast regional office for review.

Once I receive further information, I will be able to advise you further.

Thank you,

NUYGe ALG'Pevt~



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From: Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 2:49 PM To: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: CAS application for baby polar bear

Good Afternoon Nurie, We have finally received the Health Certificate for the baby polar bear. I know time is of the essence here and any assistance you can provide to expedite this application is greatly appreciated. Cheers Daphne Beyond Bears Inc

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Mark's cell 604-302-1497

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Attachments:

Hi Helen,

Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Thursday, March 7, 2013 10:05 AM Schwantje, Helen FLNR:EX RE: URGENT ACTION: New Controlled Alien Species (CAS) transitory permit application for review and comments - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539 BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.CFIA Import permit baby polar bear. pdf; 85539.Letter to Director of Wildlife re-CAS.doc

Please find attached the following additional documents received today from the applicant for your review and comments:

1. Copy of Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Import Permit; and

2. Letter to the Director of Wildlife regarding this application;


Thank you,

From: Schwantje, Helen FLNR:EX Sent: Wednesday, March 6,2013 11:38 AM To: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX; Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: New Controlled Alien Species (CAS) transitory permit application for review and comments - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539



From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 9:46 AM To: Schwantje, Helen FLNR:EX Subject: URGENT ACTION: New Controlled Alien Species (CAS) tranSitory permit application for review and comments - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539 Importance: High

Hello Helen,


Important Notes:


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supporting documents:













Thank you,

N{'{vLe AlL-peyt~ Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch I\lIinic:tr\l nf Fnn"!':t!': I ;:mrl!'; ::mrl N8tural Resource Ooerations

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COLUIVIBIA

RE: TRANSITORY CONTROLLED ALIEN SPECIES (CAS) PERMIT APPLICATION - ONE MALE, 21/2 MONTH OLD POLAR BEAR

Thank you for submitting a Transitory Controlled Alien Species (CAS) permit application to temporarily possess in British Columbia a male, 2 ~ month old polar bear for the purpose of bringing the CAS into BC to satisfy a 30 day quarantine period required by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and subsequent transport to Winnipeg, Manitoba for commercial filming.

I write to inform you that after a review, conducted by the Controlled Alien Species Permit Advisory Committee (CAS PAC) and the South Coast regional office, there are a few questions that should be addressed so they can be included in your application package for the Director of Wildlife to consider when making a decision on your application.

Please answer the followingqu~stions that were raised by CAS' PAC and the South Coast regional office regarding your application and will be included with the application package that will be adjudicated by the Director of Wildlife:' .

1. Prior to the CAS entering British .Cqlumbia, the CAS individual must be uniquely identiable with an electronic microchip from the country of origin.

Please confirm that the CAS has been implanted with an electronic microchip and confirm what the microchip/identification number is.

2. Pleas'e provide additionaLdetaiis regarding security provisions to prevent members of the public and other animals or wildlife from coming into contact or close proximity to where you propose to house the CAS while in British Columbia. In addition, please confirm whether the trailer housing the CAS during quarantine is adequately secured within the existing electric fencing surrounding your property.

3. In your application package, you propose to bring the CAS into British Columbia for a 30 day quarantine period, then the CAS will leave BC and be tranported to Manitoba for filiming, come back to BC once filming is complete and then leave BC to travel back to the country of origin; however, specific dates for leaving and re-entry into BC have not been provided.

Please provide approximate dates for the CAS leaving BC to be transported to Manitoba, re-entry into BC after filiming in Manitoba is complete and the date the CAS will leave BC to be transported back to China.

Ministry of Forests, Lands and

Natural Resource Operations

Permit & i\uthori%ation Service Bureau

Mailing ,\ddrcss: PO Box 9372 Stn Pro\' e",·t Victoria Be V8W 91\0

Telephone: 1-866-433-7272 j'acsimile: (250) 387-1814 Website: www.cn\..~()v.bc.ca/pasb I indl..'x

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If you would like to provide comments regarding the above or would like to request an extension for any reason, please ensure any comments or requests are forwarded in writing to this office by email to [email protected] or by fax to (250) 387-1814 as soon as possible and no later than 12:00 pm Monday March 11, 2013 so your application can proceed to the next stage of the adjudication process. If you choose not to submit any comments or requests for an extension by this date, your application will proceed to the next stage of the adjudication process without your feedback or response to the questions raised by CAS PAC.

If you have any questions regarding the above, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you,

Nurie Aliperti Controlled Alien Species (CAS) Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations

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Hi Jen,

Aliperti, Nurie FLNREX Thursday, March 7,20134:53 PM Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX draft letter to applicant with CAS PAC questions - 85539 85539. Letter to applicant-CAS PAC questions.doc

Attached is the draft letter to sent to Mark Dumas/Daphne Greer regarding the questions raised by CAS PAC.

Would you be able to review this letter and let me know what changes or revisions you suggest?

Thanks,

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From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Friday, March 8, 2013 12:06 PM

Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX To: Subject: FW: URGENT ACTION: New Controlled Alien Species (CAS) transitory permit application


fyi

Nl-{Y'Le

From: Schwantje, Helen FLNR:EX Sent: Friday, March 8, 2013 9:29 AM To: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACIlON: New Controlled Alien Species (CAS) transitory permit application for review and comments - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539

Fine with me but still would like a permanent ID at some point.

From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2013 10:05 AM To: Schwantje, Helen FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACIlON: New Controlled Alien Species (CAS) tranSitory permit application for review and comments - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539

Hi Helen,





Thank you,

From: Schwantje, Helen FLNR:EX Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 11:38 AM To: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX; Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACIlON: New Controlled Alien Species (CAS) tranSitory permit application for review and comments - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539



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To: Schwantje, Helen FLNR:EX Subject: URGENT AmON: New l ~rolled Alien Species (CAS) transitory perm .. application for review and comments - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539 Importance: High

Hello Helen,


Important Notes:

















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Thank you,

N ('{yLe ALL'Pert~ Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations


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Importance:

Hi Nurie,

Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Friday, March 8, 2013 11 :52 AM Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX RE: draft letter to applicant with CAS PAC questions - 85539 85539 Letter to applicant-CAS PAC questions (JS).docx

High

I've made some suggested edits to the letter ... they're mostly semantic, so please feel free to take 'em or leave 'em.

Cheers, Jen

From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2013 4:53 PM To: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Subject: draft letter to applicant with CAS PAC questions - 85539

Hi Jen,

Attached is the draft letter to sent to Mark Dumas/Daphne Greer regarding the questions raised by CAS PAC.


Thanks,

NuY~e

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BRITISH COLUMBIA

RE: TRANSITORY CONTROLLED ALIEN SPECIES (CAS) PERMIT:;APPLICATION - ONE MALE, 2112 MONTH OLD POLAR BEAR

Thank you for submitting a Transitory Controlled Alien'Species (CAS) permit application to temporarily possess iR--Bfi.HBh Columbia a male, 2 Y2 month old pEolar 9J2ear in British Columbia:'Your application states that vou wish to for the purpose of bringing the CAS into BC to satisfy a 30 dayqyararitine period required by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and subsequentbefore transporting the Polar Bear to Winnipeg, Manitoba for commerci.Cl.1 filming.' .' .

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I write to inform you that after a review, condudeclby the ControllbdAlien Species Permit Advisory Committee (CAS PAC) and the South Coast'regi6n'i1.!pffice, there arb~Jew qu!'stions that should be addressed so they can be included in your application 'package for the Director of Wildlife to consider when making a decision on YO,~r application. .,

Please answer the followil1g que~t\bn\:; that were rai~ed by CAS PAC and the South Coast regional office

~~:;~~;f\~~[d~ft~~t~b~~:! :\'~"_b_e l:o~u_d~~ ~'~th ~h~ap~I~G~~O_n_paGI:~9~ ~~a~ ~¥~I_b~ _a~~~~~t~~ b~ ~h_O _1- _ 1. Prior to the, CASenteri~gl?~itishCOIL!ll1bia, the QASindividual must be uniquely identiable with

an electronic microchip froh1tl:)~ countiyoforiglt'.

Please confirm thatth~;CAS hasb~?n implanted with an electronic microchip and confirm what themicrochip/identificMj9pnumben~. ' ..

2, PleaseprclVide additional:~~tails regarding security provisions to prevent members of the public and othe'r,animals or wildlifi;l'from coming into contact or close proximity to where you propose to house the CAswhile in Br/fish Columbia. In addition, please confirm "mether if the trailer housing the CAS duringqu,i:lranti,Qeis adequately secured within the existing eleetRe-fencing surrounding your property. ", ..

3. In your application package, you propose to bring the CAS into British Columbia for a 30 day quarantine period, theA-transport the CAS wHl-leavefrom BC and 9e4faflj3ef!e€l-tO Manitoba for filiming, then come back to BC once filming is complete and theA-leave BC to travel back to the country of origin; however, specific dates for leaving and re-entry into BC have not been provided,

Please provide approximate dates that describe whenfe.r the CAS is expected to leavgiR§ BC ttl be transported tofor Manitoba, when re-entry into BC is expected after filiming in Manitoba is complete and when the date the CAS wtllis expected to leave BC to be transported back to China.

Ministry of Forests, Lands and Pertuit & Authoriz.1.tion Service

Natural Resource Operations Bureau

Mailing Address: PO Box 9372 Stn Pro" GO\~ Victori., Be V8\V 9M3

Telephone: 1-866-433-7272 Facsimile: (250) 387-1814 \\'cbsitc: www.Cl1\o.1.0ybe en Ipi1~blind('X

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If you would like to provide comments regarding the above or would like to request an extension for any reason, please ensure any comments or requests are forwarded in writing to this office by email to [email protected] or by fax to (250) 387-1814 as soon as possible and no later than 12:00 pm Monday March 11, 2013 so your application can proceed to the next stage of the adjudication process. If you choose not to submit any comments or requests for an extension by this date, your application will proceed to the next stage of the adjudication process without your feedback or response to the questions raised by CAS PAC. Please note that we are requesting this short turn-around time for your response because we understand that you require a decision on this application before March 20. 2013.

If you have any questions regarding the above, please do not he$itate to contact me. \':.'! ....

Thank you,

Nurie Aliperti :;':::l'~:'\ ",' Controlled Alien Species (CAS) Permit Adrrhriristrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau ... ,. . Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource OperatipQs.

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RE: TRANSITORY CONTROLLED ALIEN SPECIES (CAS) PERMIT APPLICATION - ONE MALE, 21/2 MONTH OLD POLAR BEAR

Thank you for submitting a Transitory Controlled Alien Species (CAS) permit application to temporarily possess a male, 2 % month old Polar Bear in British Columbia. Your application states that you wish to bring the CAS into BC to satisfy a 30 day quarantine period required by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) before transporting the Polar Bear to Winnipeg, Manitoba for commercial filming.


Please answer the following questions that were raised by CAS PAC and the South Coast regional office regarding your application:

1. Prior to the CAS entering British Columbia, the CAS individual must be uniquely identiable with an electronic microchip from the country of origin.


2. Please provide additional details regarding security prOVisions to prevent members of the public and other animals or wildlife from coming into contact or close proximity to where you propose to house the CAS while in British Columbia. In addition, please confirm if the trailer housing the CAS during quarantine is adequately secured within the existing fencing surrounding your property.

3. In your application package, you propose to bring the CAS into British Columbia for a 30 day quarantine period, transport the CAS from BC to Manitoba for filiming, then come back to BC once filming is complete and leave BC to travel back to the country of origin; however, specific dates for leaving and re-entry into BC have not been provided.

Please provide approximate dates that describe when the CAS is expected to leave BC for Manitoba, when re-entry into BC is expected after filiming in Manitoba is complete and when the CAS is expected to leave BC to be transported back to China.


Narura! Resource Operations

Permit & ,\uthorization Sen'ice Bureau

Mailing Address: PO Box 9372 Stn Proy Gm·t Victoria Be VSW 9M3

Telephone: 1-866-433-7272 Facsimile: (250) 387-1814 Website:

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If you would like to provide comments regarding the above or would like to request an extension for any reason, please ensure any comments or requests are forwarded in writing to this office by email to [email protected] or by fax to (250) 387-1814 as soon as possible and no later than 12:00 pm Monday March 11, 2013 so your application can proceed to the next stage of the adjudication process. If you choose not to submit any comments or requests for an extension by this date, your application will proceed to the next stage of the adjudication process without your feedback or response to the questions raised by CAS PAC.

Please note that we are requesting this short turn-around time for your response because we understand that you require a decision on this application before March 20, 2013.


Thank you,

/~~ Nurie Aliperti Controlled Alien Species (CAS) Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations

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From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Friday, March 8, 2013 12:44 PM

'Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears' To: Subject: Transitory Controlled Alien Species (CAS) permit application - one male 2 1/2 month old

Polar Bear Attachments: Letter to applicant - CAS PAC and region questions. pdf


Thank you for submitting a Transitory Controlled Alien Species (CAS) permit application to temporarily possess a male, 2 }'2 month old Polar Bear in British Columbia. Your application states that you wish to bring the CAS into BC to satisfy a 30 day quarantine period required by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) before transporting the Polar Bear to Winnipeg, Manitoba for commercial filming.

I write to inform you that after a review, conducted by the Controlled Alien SpeCies Permit Advisory Committee (CAS PAC) and the South Coast regional office, there are a few questions that should be addressed so they can be included in your application package for the Director of Wildlife to consider when making a decision on your application.




2. Please provide additional details regarding security provisions to prevent members of the public and other animals or wildlife from coming into contact or close proximity to where you propose to house the CAS while in British Columbia. In addition, please confirm if the trailer housing the CAS during quarantine is adequately secured within the existing fencing surrounding your property.


Please provide approximate dates that describe when the CAS is expected to leave BC for Manitoba, when re-entry into BC is expected after filiming in Manitoba is complete and when the CAS is expected to leave BC to be transported back to China.

If you would like to provide comments regarding the above or would like to request an extension for any reason, please ensure any comments or requests are forwarded in writing to this office by email [email protected] or by fax to (250) 387-1814 as soon as possible and no later than 12:00 pm Monday March 11, 2013 so your application can proceed to the next stage of the adjudication process. If you' choose not to submit any comments or requests for an extension by this date, your application will proceed to the next stage of the adjudication process without your feedback or response to the questions raised by CAS PAC.


Please note that a hard copy of this letter will follow by regular mail in the next few days.


Thank you,

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Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natuf ~esource Operations


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From: Sent: To:

Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears [[email protected]] Monday, March 11, 2013 11 :25 AM Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX

Subject: RE: Transitory Controlled Alien Species (CAS) permit application - one male 2 1/2 month old Polar Bear

Please see answers in blue below,

Thank you Nurie for all your assistance Cheers Daphne

-----Original Message-----From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 12:44 PM To: 'Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears' Subject: Transitory Controlled Alien Species (CAS) permit application - one male 2 1/2 month old Polar Bear






Please confirm that the CAS has been implanted with an electronic microchip and confirm what the microchiplidentification number is. 956000003109084


The trailer is located at the back part of our fully secured fenced property away from any of our eXisting animals. There is a fenced area in which the trailer is located which has a double locked gate. As we are not a zoo we don't have random public on our property. There will be a qualified staff member living with the baby polar bear in the double locked trailer for his 30 day stay in BC. This area has been CFIA approved,


As of today the import date could be March 30 or 31. He will be here for CFIA's 30 day quarantine which would mean the baby polar bear would leave for Manitoba on April 30 or May 1. When the filming is complete we will be shipping the bear back via Toronto as the filming will now end in Ontario. So the baby will not be coming back to BC after he leaves the quarantine area. Please provide approximate dates that describe when the CAS is expected to leave BC for Manitoba, when re-entry into BC is expected after filiming in Manitoba is complete and when the CAS is expected to leave BC to be transported back to China.

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Please see answer above If you would like to providE l1ments regarding the above or would Iik. request an extension for any reason, please ensure any wmments or requests are forwarded in writil ';:I to this office by email to [email protected] or by fax to (250) 387-1814 as soon as possible and no later than 12:00 pm Monday March 11, 2013 so your application can proceed to the next stage of the adjudication process. If you choose not to submit any comments or requests for an extension by this date, your application will proceed to the next stage of the adjudication process without your feedback or response to the questions raised by CAS PAC.

Please note that we are requesting this short turn-around time for your response because we understand that you require a decision on this application before March 20,2013.



Thank you,

N!A.Y"Le AlLpertL Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations


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From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 11:47 AM

Schwantje, Helen FLNR:EX To: Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: New Controlled Alien Species (CAS) transitory permit application


Hi Helen,

Further to your emails below, please find attached a response from the applicant for review.

For your convenience, I have also copied the applicant's response below.

***************************** Mon 2013-03-1111:25 AM:


Thank you Nurie for all your assistance Cheers Daphne -----Original Message-----From: Aliperti, NUrie FLNR:EX [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 12:44 PM To: 'Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears' Subject: Transitory Controlled Alien Species (CAS) permit application - one male 2 1/2 month old Polar Bear






Please confirm that the CAS has been implanted with an electronic microchip and confirm what the microchip/identification number is. 956000003109084


The trailer is located at the back part of our fully secured fenced property away from any of our existing animals. There is a fenced area in which the trailer is located which has a double locked gate. As we are not a zoo we don't have random public on our property. There will be a qualified staff member living with the baby polar bear in the double locked trailer for his 30 day stay in BC. This area has been CFIA approved,

3. In your application package, you propose to bring the CAS into British Columbia for a 30 day quarantine period, transport the CAS from BC to Manitoba for filiming, then come back to BC once filming is complete

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and leave BC to travel back to the country of origin; however, specific dates for leaving and re-entry into BC have not been provided.

As of today the import date coula be March 30 or 31. He will be here for CF In S 30 day quarantine which would mean the baby polar bear would leave for Manitoba on April 30 or May 1. When the filming is complete we will be shipping the bear back via Toronto as the filming will now end in Ontario. So the baby will not be coming back to BC after he leaves the quarantine area. Please provide approximate dates that describe when the CAS is expected to leave BC for Manitoba, when re-entry into BC is expected after filiming in Manitoba is complete and when the CAS is expected to leave BC to be transported back to China. Please see answer above

If you would like to provide comments regarding the above or would like to request an extension for any reason, please ensure any comments or requests are forwarded in writing to this office by email [email protected] or by fax to (250) 387-1814 as soon as possible and no later than 12:00 pm Monday March 11, 2013 so your application can proceed to the next stage of the adjudication process. If you choose not to submit any comments or requests for an extension by this date, your application will proceed to the next stage of the adjudication process without your feedback or response to the questions raised by CAS PAC.




Thank you,

**********************************


Thank you,

From: Schwantje, Helen FLNR:EX Sent: Friday, March S, 2013 9:29 AM To: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: New Controlled Alien Species (CAS) transitory permit application for review and comments - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539


From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2013 10:05 AM To: Schwantje, Helen FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: New Controlled Alien Species (CAS) transitory permit application for review and comments - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539

Hi Helen,





Thank you,

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NlA.rLe

From: Schwantje, Helen FLNR:EX Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 11:38 AM To: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX; Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: New Controlled Alien Species (CAS) transitory permit application for review and comments - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539

• This bear needs a microchip or some type of permanent ID • What provisions are there for security from ingress onto the property • What are the exact time lines for arrival in BC, arrival in MB and back to BC and China? • Please request confirmation that the trailer is adequate for quarantine and a copy of correspondence from


From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 9:46 AM To: Schwantje, Helen FLNR:EX Subject: URGENT ACTION: New Controlled Alien Species (CAS) transitory permit application for review and comments - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539 Importance: High

Hello Helen,


Important Notes:









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2. Appendices 1, 2 and 3 (Deti'liled Enclosure Description, Public Safety Plan and Animal Welfare Plan) -attached;











Thank you,

NurLe ALL-pertL Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations



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From: Sent: To:

Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Monday, March 11, 2013 11:48 AM Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX

Subject: FW: Transitory Controlled Alien Species (CAS) permit application - one male 2 1/2 month old Polar Bear

FYi below.

I have forwarded the applicant's response to CAS PAC for further review and comments.

Thanks,

Nuy~e

From: Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 11:25 AM To: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: RE: Transitory Controlled Alien Species (CAS) permit application - one male 2 1/2 month old Polar Bear


Thank you Nurie for all your assistance Cheers Daphne

-----Original Message-----From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 12:44 PM To: 'Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears' Subject: Transitory Controlled Alien Species (CAS) permit application - one male 2 1/2 month old Polar Bear


Thank you for submitting a Transitory Controlled Alien Species (CAS) permit application to temporarily possess a male, 2 Y2 month old Polar Bear in British Columbia. Your application states that you wish to bring the CAS into BC to satisfy a 30 day quarantine period required by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) before transporting the Polar Bear to Winnipeg, Manitoba for commercial filming.






The trailer is located at the back part of our fully secured fenced property away from any of our existing . ...... '_ 1- _ _ L _ _ I ... I_~_t_ L.~ _ _ -'_ •• LI_ 1 __ 1,_.....1 ..... __ '-_ 1\ .... •• , .....

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area has been CFIA approved, \

3. In your application IJ. JKage, you propose to bring the CAS into 8, .. sh Columbia for a 30 day quarantine period, transport the CAS from BC to Manitoba for filiming, then come back to BC once filming is complete and leave BC to travel back to the country of origin; however, specific dates for leaving and re-entry into BC have not been provided.

As of today the import date could be March 30 or 31. He will be here for CFIA's 30 day quarantine which would mean the baby polar bear would leave for Manitoba on April 30 or May 1. When the filming is complete we will be shipping the bear back via Toronto as the filming will now end in Ontario. So the baby will not be coming back to BC after he leaves the quarantine area. Please provide approximate dates that describe when the CAS is expected to leave BC for Manitoba, when re-entry into BC is expected after filiming in Manitoba is complete and when the CAS is expected to leave BC to be transported back to China. Please see answer above

If you would like to provide comments regarding the above or would like to request an extension for any reason, please ensure any comments or requests are forwarded in writing to this office by email to [email protected] or by fax to (250) 387-1814 as soon as possible and no later than 12:00 pm Monday March 11,2013 so your application can proceed to the next stage of the adjudication process. If you choose not to submit any comments or requests for an extension by this date, your application will proceed to the next stage of the adjudication process without your feedback or response to the questions raised by CAS PAC.




Thank you,

Nuy~e AL~peyH



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Summary of CAS PAC Recommendations and Comments

DATE: March 5, 2013

Application Number: 85539

Type of Application: Transitory

CAS Individual(s): 2 Yz month old, male polar bear (xl)

[g] Recommended

[g] Changes/More Information required (before recommendation can be made)

D Not Recommended

CAS PAC Recommendations and Concerns to be addressed: A) In the Cover Letter:

• CAS individuals should be uniquely identifiable (i.e. PIT tagged, micro-chipped, tattooed, etc).

B) In the Advisory section of the permit:

C) As a Permit Condition:

D) By Requesting More Information from Applicant:

MFLNRO: March 5, 2013

.. This bear needs a microchip or some type of permanent ID

.. What provisions are there for security from ingress onto the property

.. What are the exact timelines for arrival in BC, arrival in MB and back to BC and China? III Please request confirmation that the trailer is adequate for quarantine and a copy of correspondence from the

CFIA re quarantine.

CAS PAC Notes:

MFLNRO: March 8, 2013


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Thanks Nurie!!

Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Monday, March 18,20135:02 PM Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX RE: URGENT ACTION: New Controlled Alien Species (CAS) transitory permit application for review and comments - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539

Looks like we should be ready to send the whole package to Daphne for her to review before the application goes to the director.

Cheers, Jen

From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Monday, March lS, 2013 4:52 PM To: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: New Controlled Alien Species (CAS) transitory permit application for review and comments - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539

Hi Jen,

I had a chance to speak with Helen this afternoon about the applicant's response below and Helen has told me that she is fine with this CAS application and has no further comments.

Thanks,

Nur~e

From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 11:47 AM To: Schwantje, Helen FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: New Controlled Alien Species (CAS) transitory permit application for review and comments - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539

Hi Helen,

Further to your emails below, please find attached a response from the applicant for review.

For your convenience, I have also copied the applicant's response below.

***************************** Man 2013-03-1111:25 AM:


Thank you Nurie for all your assistance Cheers Daphne -----Original Message-----From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, March OS, 2013 12:44 PM To: 'Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears' Subject: Transitory Controlled Alien Species (CAS) permit application - one male 2 1/2 month old Polar Bear

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Thank you for submitting a Transitory Controlled Alien Species (CAS) permit application to temporarily possess a male, 2 /'2 month old Polar Bear in British Columbia. Your application states that you wish to bring the CAS into BC to satisfy a 30 day quarantine period required by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) before transporting the Polar Bear to Winnipeg, Manitoba for commercial filming.






The trailer is located at the back part of our fully secured fenced property away from any of our existing animals. There is a fenced area in which the trailer is located which has a double locked gate. As we are not a zoo we don't have random public on our property. There will be a qualified staff member living with the baby polar bear in the double locked trailer for his 30 day stay in BC. This area has been CFIA approved,


As of today the import date could be March 30 or 31. He will be here for CFIA's 30 day quarantine which would mean the baby polar bear would leave for Manitoba on April 30 or May 1. When the filming is complete we will be shipping the bear back via Toronto as the filming will now end in Ontario. So the baby will not be coming back to BC after he leaves the quarantine area. Please provide approximate dates that describe when the CAS is expected to leave BC for Manitoba, when re-entry into BC is expected after filiming in Manitoba is complete and when the CAS is expected to leave BC to be transported back to China. Please see answer above

If you would like to provide comments regarding the above or would like to request an extension for any reason, please ensure any comments or requests are forwarded in writing to this office by email [email protected] or by fax to (250) 387-1814 as soon as possible and no later than 12:00 pm Monday March 11, 2013 so your application can proceed to the next stage of the adjudication process. If you choose not to submit any comments or requests for an extension by this date, your application will proceed to the next stage of the adjudication process without your feedback or response to the questions raised by CAS PAC.

Please note that we are requesting this short turn-around time for your response because we understand that you require a decision on this application before March 20,2013.



Thank you,

**********************************


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From: Schwantje, Helen FLNR:EX Sent: Friday, March 8, 2013 9:29 AM To: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: New Controlled Alien Species (CAS) transitory permit application for review and comments - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539


From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2013 10:05 AM To: Schwantje, Helen FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: New Controlled Alien Species (CAS) transitory permit application for review and comments - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539

Hi Helen,





Thank you,

From: Schwantje, Helen FLNR:EX Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 11:38 AM To: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX; Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: New Controlled Alien Species (CAS) transitory permit application for review and comments - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539

• This bear needs a microchip or some type of permanent ID • What provisions are there for security from ingress onto the property • What are the exact time lines for arrival in BC, arrival in MB and back to BC and China? • Please request confirmation that the trailer is adequate for quarantine and a copy of correspondence from


From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 9:46 AM To: Schwantje, Helen FLNR:EX Subject: URGENT ACTION: New Controlled Alien Species (CAS) transitory permit application for review and comments - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539 Importance: High

Hello Helen,

Please find attached a new CAS transitory application package for your review and comments. FNR-2013-00241

NuyLe ALL-pevtL Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations


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March 19, 2013



..... BRITISH

COLUMBIA

RE: TRANSITORY CONTROLLED ALIEN SPECIES(CAS) PERMIT APPLICATION - ONE MALE, 2 Y2 MONTH OLD POLAR BEAR

I write to notify you that your Controlled Alien Species (CAS) transitory permit application will be forwarded to the Director of Wildlife on Friday March 22, 2013 for adjudication, unless we receive a reply from you prior to March 22, 2013, in which case your application will be sent to the Director of Wildlife before March 22, 2013.

I would like to provide you with an opportunity to add any additional information for his consideration before he makes a decision regarding your application.

This letter, including the following enclosed documents and any additional comments you may want to include will be forwarded to the Director for his consideration when adjudicating your application:

~ Your complete CAS transitory permit application package received by PASB on March 5,2013; ~ Copy of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) import permit issued to Beyond Bears

received by PASB on March 7, 2013; ~ Letter to the Director of Wildlife received by PASB on March 7, 2013; ~ Written correspondence to you from PASB on March 8, 2013 regarding questions raised by the

CAS Permit Advisory Committee (PAC) and the South Coast regional office; ~ Your written response to the letter of March 8, 2013 received by PASB on March 11,2013; ~ The summary of CAS PAC Recommendations and Comments; ~ Comments from the South Coast regional office'regarding your transitory permit application;

If you would like to provide comments regarding the above documents, please ensure any comments are forwarded in writing to this office by email to [email protected] or by fax to (250) 387-1814 no later than 12:00 pm Thursday March 21,2013 so they can be considered by the Director. If you choose not to submit any comments or requests by this date, they won't be available for the Director to consider when making a decision.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (250) 952-0681 or toll free (within BC) at 1-866-433-7272, extension 27.

Sincerely,

Nurie Aliperti CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau

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Permit & Authorization Service Bureau

Mailing Address: PO Box 9372 Stn Prav Govt Victoria Be V8W 9M3

Telephone: 1-866-433-7272 Facsimile: (250) 387-1814 Website: www.env.gm-.bc.ca/pasb/index

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Hi Jen,

Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Tuesday, March 19, 2013 9:12 AM Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX CAS - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Letter to client - oppportunity to respond BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Letter to client - oppportunity to respond.doc

Attached is the draft letter (opportunity to respond) to be sent to Beyond Bears regarding the baby polar bear they are wanting to import.


Thanks so much,

Nurie

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Hi Jen,

Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Tuesday, March 19,20139:48 AM Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX RE:. CAS - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Letter to client - oppportunity to respond

Yes - sorry, I forgot to include that - I will add that to the letter.

Thanks,

From: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 9:29 AM To: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX SUbject: RE: CAS - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539.Letter to client - oppportunity to respond

Hi Nurie,

This letter looks good to me ~) One question though, I didn't see reference to the SPCA check, should that be added into the bulleted list?

Cheers, Jen

From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 9:12 AM To: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Subject: CAS - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539.Letter to client - oppportunity to respond

Hi Jen,

Attached is the draft letter (opportunity to respond) to be sent to Beyond Bears regarding the baby polar bear they are wanting to import.


Thanks so much,

Nurie

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From: Sent: To:

Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Tuesday, March 19, 2013 10:06 AM 'Sara Dubois'

\

Subject: URGENT ACTION - CAS- SPCA Records Check - 85539

Importance: High

Hello Sara,

We have received a CAS transitory (CAS will be in BC for a specified period of time) permit application from an existing CAS commercial filming permit holder to import a 2 Y2 month old polar bear from China to satisfy a 30 day quarantine period required by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Once the quarantine period is over, the baby polar bear will leave BC to complete commercial filming in Manitoba and then return to China via Toronto.

Would you be able to do a cruelty check for the following?:

Name: Address:

Telephone:

Organization: Address:

Telephone:

Mark Dumas 6566 Bradner Road

Abbotsford BC (604) 607-8833

Beyond Bears Inc. PO Box 3058

Mission BC V2V 4J3

(604) 607-8833

As the applicant is proposing to import the polar bear on March 30, 2013, we are hoping to put this application in front of the Director this Friday March 22, 2013 so it would be much appreciated if you could provide a response as soon as possible, but no later than 4:00 pm Wednesday March 20. 2013.

Please accept my apologies for the short notice.


Thank you,

NuvLe ALL-pertL Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations


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Hi Nurie,

Sara Dubois [[email protected] Tuesday, March 19, 2013 1:06 PM Aliperti, Nurie FLNREX RE: URGENT ACTION - CAS- SPCA Records Check - 85539

We do not have any complaints on file for this individual.

As per my last email, is it possible to know the Director's decisions on CAS permits?

Thanks, Sara

Sara Dubois, BSc, MSc, RPBio Manager of Wildlife Services

SPCA 1245 East 7th Avenue Vancouver BC V5T 1 R1 604.647.6403 (office) • 778·772·9762 (cell) [email protected] • spca.bc.ca • wildarc.com

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From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX [mailto:Nurie.Aliperti@gov,bc.ca] Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 10: 13 AM To: Sara Dubois Subject: URGENT ACTION - CAS- SPCA Records Check - 85539 Importance: High

Hello Sara,

We have received a CAS transitory (CAS will be in BC for a specified period of time) permit application from an existing CAS commercial filming permit holder to import a 2 Yz month old polar bear from China to satisfy a 30 day quarantine period required by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Once the quarantine period is over, the baby polar bear will leave BC to complete commercial filming in Manitoba and then return to China via Toronto.


Name: Mark Dumas Address: 6566 Bradner Road

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Telephone:


Telephone:

(604) 607-8833


Mission Be V2V 4J3

(604) 607-8833

As the applicant is proposing to import the polar bear on March 30, 2013, we are hoping to put this application in front of the Director this Friday March 22, 2013 so it would be much appreciated if you could provide a response as soon as possible, but no later than 4:00 pm Wednesday March 20, 2013.



Thank you,

NuvLe ALL-pevh Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations


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Hi Sara,

Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Tuesday, March 19,20131:16 PM 'Sara Dubois' RE: URGENT ACTION - CAS- SPCA Records Check - 85539

Yes - I can let you know what the Director's decision is, once it has been made.

Thanks,

NI.{Y'Le ALL-pevtL Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations


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From: Sara Dubois [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 1:06 PM To: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT AmON - CAS- SPCA Records Check - 85539

Hi Nurie,

We do not have any complaints on file for this individual.

As per my last email.isit possible to know the Director's decisions on CAS permits?

Thanks, Sara

Sara Dubois, BSc, MSc, RPBio Manager of Wildlife Services

SPCA 1245 East 7th Avenue Vancouver BC V5T 1 R1 604.647.6403 (office) • 778-772-9762 (cell), [email protected] • spca.bc.ca • wildarc.com

OUR MISSION: To protect and enhance the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in British Columbia.

The BC SPCA is a not-for-profit organization reliant on donations from the public. Charitable Tax # BN 11881 9036 RR0001

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From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, March 19,2013 10:13 AM To: Sara Dubois Subject: URGENT ACTION - CAS- SPCA Records Check - 85539 Importance: High

Hello Sara,

We have received a CAS transitory (CAS will be in BC for a specified period of time) permit application from an existing CAS commercial filming permit holder to import a 2 Y2 month old polar bear from China to satisfy a 30 day quarantine period required by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Once the quarantine period is over, the baby polar bear will leave BC to complete commercial filming in Manitoba and then return to China via Toronto.


Name: Address:

Telephone:


Telephone:

Mark Dumas 6566 Bradner Road

Abbotsford BC (604) 607-8833


Mission BC V2V 413 (604) 607-8833

As the applicant is proposing to import the polar bear on March 30, 2013, we are hoping to put this application in front of the Director this Friday March 22, 2013 so it would be much appreciated if you could provide a response as soon as possible, but no later than 4:00 pm Wednesday March 20, 2013.



Thank you,

NlAr~e AL~"pertL



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March 19,2013



BRITISH COLUMBIA

RE: TRANSITORY CONTROLLED ALIEN SPECIES(CAS) PERMIT APPLICATION - ONE MALE, 2 1/2 MONTH OLD POLAR BEAR




» Your complete CAS transitory permit application package received by PASB on March 5, 2013; » Copy of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency ~CFIA) import permit issued to Beyond Bears

received by PASB on March 7, 2013; » Letter to the Director of Wildlife received by PASB on March 7, 2013; » Written correspondence to you from PASB on March 8, 2013 regarding questions raised by the

CAS Permit Advisory Committee (PAC) and the South Coast regional office; » Your written response to the letter of March 8, 2013 received by PASB on March 11,2013; » The summary of CAS PAC Recommendations and Comments; » Comments from the South Coast regional office regarding your transitory permit application; » Copy of SPCA records check.

If you would like to provide comments regarding the above documents, please ensure any comments are forwarded in writing to this office by email to [email protected] or by fax to (250) 387-1814 no later than 12:00 pm Thursday March 21, 2013 so they can be considered by the Director. If you choose not to submit any comments or requests by this date, they won't be available for the Director to consider when making a decision.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (250) 952-0681 or toll free (within BC) at 1-866-433-7272, extension 27.

Sincerely,

.~~p~ Nurie Aliperti CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau

Encl.



Permit & Authorization Service Bureau

Mailing Address: PO Box 9372 Stu Prov Govt Victoria Be V8W 9M3

Telephone: 1-866-433-7272 Facsimile: (250) 387-1814 Website: www cn\' gov.bc.ca/pasb/jndex

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From: Sent: To:

Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Tuesday, March 19,20131:55 PM 'Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears'

Subject: Controlled Alien Species (CAS) transitory permit application - Beyond Bears Inc Attachments:

Importance:

85539. Letter to Director of Wildlife re-CAS.doc; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539. Photo of baby polar bear. pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Appendices 1 2 and 3.docx; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.CAS transitory application. pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Certificate of insurance.pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.CFIA Import permit baby polar bear. pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Emergency Procedure.docx; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Enclosure photos.pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.health certificate for polar bear cub. pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Re-containment procedures.docx; Email - comments from regional office. pdf; Letter to applicant - CAS PAC and region questions. pdf; Letter to applicant - opportunity to respond. pdf; SPCA Records check. pdf; Summary of CAS PAC Recommendations and Comments. pdf; applicant's response -RE_ Transitory Controlled Alien Species (CAS) permit application - one male 2 1_2 month old Polar Bear.pdf

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~ Your complete CAS transitory permit application package received by PASS on March 5, 2013; ~ Copy of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) import permit issued to Seyond Sears received by

PASS on March 7, 2013; ~ Letter to the Director of Wildlife received by PASS on March 7, 2013; ~ Written correspondence to you from PASS on March 8,2013 regarding questions raised by the CAS

Permit Advisory Committee (PAC} and the South Coast regional office; ~ Your written response to the letter of March 8, 2013 received by PASS on March 11, 2013; ~ The summary of CAS PAC Recommendations and Comments; ~ Comments from the South Coast regional office regarding your transitory permit application; ~ Copy of SPCA records check.

If you would like to provide comments regarding the above documents, please ensure any comments are forwarded in writing to this office by email to [email protected] or by fax to (250) 387-1814 no later than 12:00 pm Thursday March 21, 2013 so they can be considered by the Director. If you choose not to submit any comments or requests by this date, they won't be available for the Director to consider when making a decision.

Please note that a hard copy of this letter and the above documents will follow by regular mail in the next few days.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (250) 952-0681 or toll free (within SC} at 1-866-433-7272, extension 27.

Sincerely,

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NIA.Y'Le ALL-perh Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations


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From: To: Sent: Subject:

Mail Delivery Subsystem [[email protected]] [email protected] Tuesday, March 19, 2013 1:56 PM Relayed: Controlled Alien Species (CAS) transitory permit application - Beyond Bears Inc

Delivery to these recipients or distribution lists is complete, but delivery notification was not sent by the destination:

[email protected]

Subject: Controlled Alien Species (CAS) transitory permit application - Beyond Bears Inc

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Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Friday, March 22,20131:14 PM Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX RE: CAS - draft permit and cover letter - 85539

Looks good to me © I think we're ready to roll.

but I'll give her a calion Monday for a friendly reminder that this is in the inbox.

Cheers, Jen

From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 11:51 AM To: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Subject: CAS - draft permit and cover letter - 85539

Hi Jen,

Attached is the draft permit and cover letter for Beyond Bears Inc.

Would you be able to review the draft permit and cover letter and let me know what changes/revisions you

suggest?

Thanks so much,

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Not Responsive



Hi Jen,

Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Friday, March 22, 2013 11 :51 AM Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX CAS - draft permit and cover letter - 85539 BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.doc; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Permit Cover Letter.doc

Attached is the draft permit and cover letter for Beyond Bears Inc.

Would you be able to review the draft permit and cover letter and let me know what changes/revisions you

suggest?

Thanks so much,

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From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Friday, March 22,20132:17 PM

Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX To: Subject: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration -

BEYOND BEARS INC.85539 Attachments:

Importance:

Hello Penny,

BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.doc; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Permit Cover Letter.doc; applicant's response - RE_ Transitory Controlled Alien Species (CAS) permit application -one male 2 1_2 month old Polar Bear.pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539. Photo of baby polar bear. pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Appendices 1 2 and 3.docx; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.CAS transitory application. pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Certificate of insurance. pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.CFIA Import permit baby polar bear. pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Emergency Procedure.docx; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Enclosure photos. pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.health certificate for polar bear cub. pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Re-containment procedures.docx; Letter to applicant - CAS PAC and region questions. pdf; Letter to applicant - opportunity to respond.pdf; Summary of CAS PAC Feedback.doc; 85539. Letter to Director of Wildlife reCAS.doc

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Please find attached a draft CAS transitory permit and draft permit cover letter for consideration.

Important Notes:

• This CAS transitory permit application is to bring a baby (male, 3 month old) polar bear into BC on March 30, 2013 until June 30, 2013 to satisfy a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) 30-day quarantine period. After the 30 day quarantine period is over, the applicant has proposed that the baby polar bear will be transported to Winnipeg (via the Vancouver International Airport), where the commercial filming will take place, and, once the filming is over, be transported to Toronto so that the baby polar bear can return to

China.


o amended CAS Permit V110-61069 for a female, 18 year old Polar Bear for the purpose of commercial

filming. o wildlife permit (SU12-79732), valid August 1, 2012 to July 31,2013, to possess live wildlife for the

purpose of the film industry but not for public display.



2. Appendices 1, 2 and 3 (Detailed Enclosure Description, Public Safety Plan and Animal Welfare Plan) -

attached;



S. Photos of enclosure - inside and outside (attached);

6. Photo of CAS (baby polar bear) - attached; FNR-2013-00241



9. Copy of CFIA import permit issued to the applicant and received by PASB on March 7, 2013 (attached);

10. Letter to the Director of Wildlife received by PASB on March 7,2013 (attached);

11. Written correspondence sent by PASB to the applicant March 8, 2013 (attached);

12. Written correspondence received by PASB from the applicant March 11, 2013 (attached);



15. Comments from the South Coast regional office:

"I've read through the application and related material. I don't have any comments or concerns beyond what the CAS PAC has raised. 1/

16. SPCA records check:

"We do not have any complaints on file for this individual. 1/


You should receive 16 attachments with this email.

Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the above or require anything further.

Thank you,

NuvLe ALL-pevtL Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations


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Subject:

Location:

Start: End:

Recurrence:

Meeting Status:

Organizer: Required Attendees:

Penny, Nurie, re: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration -BEYOND BEARS INC.85539 Penny's Office (Penny to phone Jen @ 250 751-3216

Mon 2013-03-25 9:00 AM Mon 2013-03-25 9:30 AM

(none)

Accepted

Lloyd, Penny FLNREX Smith, Jennifer FLNREX; Aliperti, Nurie FLNREX

When: Monday, March 25, 2013 9:00 AM-9:30 AM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada). Where: Penny's Office {Penny to phone Jen @ 250751-3216

Note: The GMT offset above does not reflect daylight saving time adjustments.

Fwd: URGENT CTlON: Controlled

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Smith, Jennifer FLNREX Friday, March 22,20132:47 PM Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX; Aliperti, Nurie FLNREX RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539

Sounds good. Thanks Penny!!

Cheers, Jen

-----Original Message----From: Lloyd) Penny FLNR:EX Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 2:29 PM To: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EXj Smith) Jennifer FLNR:EX Subject: Re: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539

I will look at this on Monday. I have asked Diana to schedule 30 min.

Penny Lloyd Acting Director until Apr 2 FWH Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Tel 250 356 0830 Cell 250 889 8458

Sent from my iPhone

On 2013-03-22, at 2:17 PM, "Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX" <[email protected]> wrote:

> Hello Penny, > > Please find attached a draft CAS transitory permit and draft permit cover letter for consideration. > > Important Notes: > > > This CAS transitory permit application is to bring a baby (male, 3 month old) polar bear into BC on March 30, 2013 until June 30) 2013 to satisfy a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) 30-day quarantine period. After the 30 day quarantine period is over, the applicant has proposed that the baby polar bear will be transported to Winnipeg (via the Vancouver International Airport), where the commercial filming will take place, and, once the filming is over, be transported to Toronto so that the baby polar bear can return to China. > > > > > > >

This applicant currently holds the following permits:

> 0 amended CAS Permit VI10-61069 for a female, 18 year old Polar Bear for the purpose of commercial filming. > > 0 wildlife permit (SU12-79732), valid August 1) 2012 to July 31, 2013, to possess live wildlife for the purpose of the film industry but not for public display.

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> > > Supporting documents: > > > 1. CAS transitory permit application (attached); > > > > 2. Appendices 1, 2 and 3 (Detailed Enclosure Description, Public Safety Plan and Animal Welfare Plan) - attached; > > > 3. > > > 4. > > > 5. > > > 6. > > > 7. > > > 8. > > > > 9. March > > > > 10. > > > > 11. > > >

7,

Certificate of Insurance (attached);

Animal Health Certificate from China (attached);

Photos of enclosure - inside and outside (attached);

Photo of CAS (baby polar bear) - attached;

Emergency Procedures (attached);

Re-containment Procedures (attached);

Copy of CFIA import permit issued to the applicant and received by PASS on 2013 (attached);

Letter to the Director of Wildlife received by PASS on March 7, 2013 (attached);

Written correspondence sent by PASS to the applicant March 8, 2013 (attached);

> 12. Written correspondence received by PASS from the applicant March 11, 2013 (attached) ; > > > > 13. > > > > 14. > > > > 15. >

Written correspondence sent by PASS to the applicant March 19, 2013 (attached);

Summary of CAS PAC Recommendations and Comments (attached);

Comments from the South Coast regional office: FNR-2013-00241

> «I've read through the application and related material. I don't have any comments or concerns beyond what the CAS PAC has raised.» > > > 16. SPCA records check: > > «We do not have any complaints on file for this individual.» > > > 17. COORS - no history. > > You should receive 16 attachments with this email. > > Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the above or require anything further. > > Thank you, > > > Nurie Aliperti > Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator > Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat > Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource > Operations > > Toll Free within BC: 1-866-433-7272 > Direct Phone: (250) 952-0681 > Fax: (250) 387-1814 > > Confidentiality Warning: The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you receive this in error, please contact the sender and delete your record of this material. > > <BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.doc> > <BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Permit Cover Letter.doc> <applicant's response > - RE_ Transitory Controlled Alien Species (CAS) permit application -> one male 2 1_2 month old Polar Bear.pdf> <BEYOND BEARS INC.85539. > Photo of baby polar bear. pdf> <BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Appendices 1 2 > and 3.docx> <BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.CAS transitory application.pdf> > <BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Certificate of insurance. pdf> <BEYOND BEARS > INC.85539.CFIA Import permit baby polar bear. pdf> <BEYOND BEARS > INC.85539.Emergency Procedure.docx> <BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Enclosure > photos.pdf> <BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.health certificate for polar bear > cub. pdf> <BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Re-containment procedures.docx> > <Letter to applicant - CAS PAC and region questions.pdf> <Letter to > applicant - opportunity to respond.pdf> <Summary of CAS PAC > Feedback.doc> <85539. Letter to Director of Wildlife re-CAS.doc>

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Importance:

FYI

Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Monday, March 25, 2013 3:42 PM Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX FW: Polar bear application

High

From: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 3:42 PM To: 'Sara Dubois' Cc: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Subject: Polar bear application Importance: High

Hello Sara,

Would you mind giving me call regarding the polar bear application? (Time sensitive)

Thanks very much.

Penny Lloyd Acting Director until Apr 2 FWH Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Tel 2503560830 Cell 250 889 8458

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March 22, 2013

Beyond Bears Inc. PO Box 3058 Mission BC V2V 4J 3


BRITISH COLU1VIBIA

RE: CONTROLLED ALIEN SPECIES PERMIT

i\ttached is CJ\S Permit VI13-85539 authorizing you to possess controlled alien species as outlined in your permit.

Please take the time to read through your permit as to the terms of this permit and its advisories. For example:

• Within 72 hours of a Cl\S individual leaving British Columbia, the permit holder MUST submit to the Permit and Authorization Service Bureau via fax (250-387-1814) an affidavit by a person other than the permit holder (e.g. veterinarian, registered professional biologist) attesting to the fact that the CAS individual, identified as on the face page of this permit, has left British Columbia and the date of departure.

• The permit holder must immediately notify the Conservation Officer Service (1-877-952-7277) or the l'vlinistry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Fish, \Vildlife & J'bbitat Management Branch Regional Manager is a CAS individual escapes or is released

You have the right to appeal this decision to the Environmental Appeal Board within 30 days from the date of issue of your permit. For more information on the EAB appeal process, see Appendix 1, attached to this letter, and the following website: www.eab.gov.bc.ca .

I f you have any questions with regards to your permit please contact Nurie Aliperti, Permit Officer (Permit and l\uthorization Service Bureau) at 1-866-433-7272 ext 231.

Thank you,

~4 Penny Lloyd A/Director of \Vildlife

End


Office of the Director Mailing Address: Fish .Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch PO Box 9391 Stn Prov Govt

Victoria Be V8W 9M8

Telephone: (250) 387-9771 Facsimile: (250) 387-9568 Website: www.gov.bc.ca/env

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APPENDIX 1

Right to Appeal (notice required by Ministry policy)

You may appeal this decision to the Environmental Appeal Board under section 101.1 of the Wildltfe Act. To do this, you must give written notice of appeal to the Environmental Appeal Board not later than (a) 30 days from the date you actually receive this notice, or (b) 44 days from the date, this decision is deposited in Canada Post, registered mail, whichever is earlier.

A notice of appeal must comply with the Environmental Appeal Board procedure regulation (BC Reg. 1/82) under the Environmental Management Act. It may be provided by mailing it by registered mail to the chair of the Environmental Appeal Board at PO Box 9425 Stn. Provo Govt., Victoria, B.C., V8W 9V 1, or by leaving it for the chair during business hours at the 4th floor, 747 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C.

You, your counsel, or a representative must sign the notice of appeal and contain:

your name and mailing address, the name of your counselor representative, if any, the reasons for the appeal, pm1iculars relative to the appeal, and a statement of the nature of the order requested.

Your notice of appeal must be accompanied by a fee of $25.00, payable to the Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations.

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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject:

Importance:

Hello Nurie,

Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Monday, March 25, 2013 5:08 PM Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX; Wilson, Andrew S FLNR:EX RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539

High

The permit application is approved.

I had a 5 minute conversation with SPCA regarding the permit application. SPCA had no significant

concerns with this particular application and this particular bear being held in the Lower Mainland. At a

higher level, they oppose bears being used in films. I have told SPCA that we will forward a copy of permit.

In the interest oftime, please forward this information to the applicant along with my decision.

Sincerely,

Penny Lloyd Tel: 250.356.0830 Cell: 250.889.8458

Acting Director Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Government of British Columbia

From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 2:17 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Subject: URGENT ACITON: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) tranSitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539 Importance: High

Hello Penny,


Important Notes:

• This CAS transitory permit application is to bring a baby (male, 3 month old) polar bear into BC on March 30, 2013 until June 30, 2013 to satisfy a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) 30-day quarantine period. After the 30 day quarantine period is over, the applicant has proposed that the baby polar bear will be transported to Winnipeg (via the Vancouver International Airport), where the commercial filming will take place, and, once the filming is over, be transported to Toronto so that the baby polar bear can return to China.



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s.14

o wildlife permit (SU12-79732), valid August 1,2012 to July 31, 2lJl3, to possess live wildlife for the purpose of the film industry but not for public display.



2. Appendices I, 2 and 3 (Detailed Enclosure Description, Public Safety Plan and Animal Welfare Plan)attached;







9. Copy of CFIA import permit issued to the applicant and received by PASB on March 7,2013 (attached);







"I've read thraugh the application and related material. I don't have any comments or concerns beyond what the CAS PAC has raised. II


IIWe do not have any complaints on file for this individual. 1/




Thank you,

Nuy-~e AL~'PertL

Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator FNR-2013-00241

Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations

Toll Free within Be: 1-866-433-7272 Direct Phone: (250) 952-0681 Fax: (250)387-1814

Confidentiality Warning: The information transmitted is intended only for tile person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon. this information by persons otller tflan tile intended recipient is prohibited. If you receive this in error. please contact the sender and delete your recore! of this material.

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From: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Sent: To:

Thursday, August 1,201311:10 AM Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX

Subject: FW: Can u pis forward me the polar bear permit app

FYI - for the file

Cheers, Jen

-----Original Message----From: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 11:13 AM To: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Subject: Can u pIs forward me the polar bear permit app

Our systems are down. Thanks!


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Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears [[email protected]] Friday, January 25, 2013 9:49 AM Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX

Subject: RE: CAS permit application

Importance: High

Good Morning Nurie,

I called this morning and left you a voice mail with my home phone number I will not be home from 11 am, so could you please call Mark Dumas @ 604-302-1497. I have located the transitory CAS Permit Application but have some questions. The BABY bears (1 polar ) are only going to be here for the quarantine period of 30 day as per CFIA then the film is being shot in Winnipeg, They may return to be shipped back to their respective homes but we are hoping to send them back via Toronto.

Thank you for your timely response as there are many hoops we have to jump through to make this movie happen.

Cheers Daphne Beyond Bears Inc 604-607 -8833

-----Original Message-----From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 4:02 PM To: 'Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears' Subject: RE: CAS permit application

Hello Daphne,

Thank you for your email below regarding a Controlled Alien Species (CAS) permit application.

It is difficult to guarantee an exact time line for processing a CAS permit application as each application is unique and the timeline will depend on factors such as the completeness of the application, other application volumes as all permit applications are processed in date order of receipt as well as the workload of other Ministry staff who would normally review CAS permit applications.

I recommend that you allow a minimum of 60 working days for the application process to take place and if you are planning on submitting a CAS permit application, I recommend doing so as soon as possible.

When do you propose to import the baby polar bear mentioned below?

Thank you,

NuyLe ALL-pevtL Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations


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From: Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 11:53 AM To: Forslund, Troy ENV:EX Subject: CAS permit application

Good Morning Troy,

We are looking to import and then re-export a baby polar bear for a movie that is being shot in Canada, my question for you is how long will a CAS permit take to acquire.

Thank you for your attention in this matter.


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Attachments:

Importance:

Hello Vivian,

Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Monday, March 25, 2013 11:41 AM Thomas, Vivian P GCPE:EX Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX FW: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539 BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.doc; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Permit Cover Letter. doc; applicant's response - RE_ Transitory Controlled Alien Species (CAS) permit application -one male 2 1_2 month old Polar Bear.pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539. Photo of baby polar bear. pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Appendices 1 2 and 3.docx; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.CAS transitory application. pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Certificate of insurance.pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.CFIA Import permit baby polar bear. pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Emergency Procedure.docx; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Enclosure photos.pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.health certificate for polar bear cub.pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Re-containment procedures.docx; Letter to applicant - CAS PAC and region questions. pdf; Letter to applicant - opportunity to respond. pdf; Summary of CAS PAC Feedback.doc; 85539.Letter to Director of Wildlife reCAS.doc

High

My apologies for the delay. Our systems are down here.

Cheers,

Penny Lloyd, MP:\, BA

Tel: 250.356.0830 Cell: 250.889.8458 AI Director, Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch

From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 2:17 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Subject: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) tranSitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539 Importance: High

Hello Penny,


Important Notes:

• This CAS transitory permit application is to bring a baby (male, 3 month old) polar bear into BC on March 3D, 2013 until June 3D, 2013 to satiSfy a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) 3~-day quarantine period. After the 30 day quarantine period is over, the applicant has proposed that the baby polar bear will be transported to Winnipeg (via the Vancouver International Airport), where the commercial filming will take place, and, once the filming is over, be transported to Toronto so that the baby polar bear can return to

China.

• This applicant currently holds the following permits: FNR-2013-00241

o amended CAS Permit Vll0-61069 for a female, 18 year old Polar Sear for the purpose of commercial filming.












10. Letter to the Director of Wildlife received by PASB on March 7, 2013 (attached);






"I've read through the application and related material. I don't have any comments or concerns beyond what the CAS PAC has raised."


((We do not have any complaints on file for this individual."




Thank you,

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From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 2:17 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Subject: URGENT AmON: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539 Importance: High

Hello Penny,


Important Notes:

• This CAS transitory permit application is to bring a baby (male, 3 month old) polar bear into BC on March 3D, 2013 until June 30, 2013 to satisfy a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) 30-day quarantine period. After the 30 day quarantine period is over, the applicant has proposed thaUhe baby polar bear will be transported to Winnipeg (via the Vancouver International Airport), where the commercial filming will take place, and, once the filming is over, be transported to Toronto so that the baby polar bear can return to

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"I've read through the application and related material. I don't have any comments or concerns beyond what the CAS PAC has raised./I


"We do not have any complaints on file for this individual."




Thank you, FNR-2013-00241

NlA.yLe ALCpeyh Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations


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Hi Penny,

Smith, Jennifer FLNREX Monday, March 25, 2013 11 :45 AM Lloyd, Penny FLNREX Aliperti, Nurie FLNREX RE: Can u pis forward me the polar bear permit app BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.CAS transitory application. pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Appendices 1 2 and 3.docx; applicant's response - RE_ Transitory Controlled Alien Species (CAS) permit application - one male 2 1_2 month old Polar Bear.pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539. Photo of baby polar bear. pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Certificate of insurance. pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.CFIA Import permit baby polar bear. pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Enciosure photos. pdf; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.health certificate for polar bear cub.pdf; 85539.Letter to Director of Wildlife re-CAS.doc; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Re-containment procedures.docx; BEYOND BEARS INC.85539.Emergency Procedure.docx

Here is the permit application for the polar bear (1st attachment). I'm also attaching the other relevant documents that we received from the applicant that should be considered as part of the application itself:

- Appendices 1, 2 & 3 - applicant's response to questions from CAS PAC - photo of bear - photos of enclosure - certificate of insurance - CFIA import permit - health certificate for polar bear - letter to Director from Beyond Bears reo this application - containment procedures - emergency procedures

Please let me know if you want any of the other documents as well (i.e. docs from gov that are part of the applicant): - letter to applicant with CAS PAC questions - letter to Beyond Bears from PAsB (opportunity to respond) - email comments from regional office - sPCA records check - summary of CAS PAC recommendations and comments

Nurie, please let me know if I've missed anything.

Cheers, Jen

-----Original Message----From: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 11:13 AM To: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Subject: Can u pIs forward me the polar bear permit app

Our systems are down. Thanks!

Penny Lloyd Acting Director until Apr 2

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Thomas, Vivian P GCPE:EX Monday, March 25, 2013 12:07 PM Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX; Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539

Thx for the e-mail, and for the phone chat this morning. I'm going to ask Patrick to draft a short issues note.

Cheers,

Vivian

From: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 11:41 AM To: Thomas, Vivian P GCPE:EX Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Subject: FW: URGENT ACllON: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539 Importance: High

Hello Vivian,


Cheers,

Penny Lloyd, MPA. BA


From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 2:17 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Subject: URGENT ACllON: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539 Importance: High

Hello Penny,


Important Notes:

• This CAS transitory permit application is to bring a baby (male, 3 month old) polar bear into BC on March 30, 2013 until June 3D, 2013 to satisfy a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) 3~-day quarantine period. After the 30 day quarantine period is over, the applicant has proposed that the baby polar bear will be tran:;ported to Winnipeg (via the Vancouver International Airport), where the commercial filming will take place, and, once the filming is over, be transported to Toronto so that the baby polar bear can return to China.

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o amended CAS Permit VII0-61069 for a female, 18 year old Polar Bear for the purpose of commercial filming.











9. Copy of CFIA import permit issued to the applicant and received by PASB on March 7,2013 (attached);









"We do not have any complaints on file for this individual. 1/



Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the above or require anything further. FNR-2013-00241

NurLe ALL-pevtL Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations


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Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Monday, March 25, 2013 12:50 PM Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539

Hi Penny - I'll draft up an issues note. A few questions:

Do I understand this correctly that the Mission B.C. company sourced the bear from Tianjin Ocean Polar World in China

Have we had similar requests before (Le. overseas exotic animals for filming) either from this company or otherwise? Is this a first?

Do we have background on the bear himself - particularly, was he born into captivity and is raised specifically for commercial purposes?

Judging by the company's website, they've been doing this sirice 1983 and said to have "combined experience of 50 years". The website says they are quite unique in having expertise in training polar bears for film, and have a trained elder polar bear. This I take it explains their critical role in this production?

Thanks,

Patrick Vert I Public Affairs Officer I Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations l3Td Floor - 780 Blanshard Street V8W 9Vl1 'l3' : (250) 953-4200 Cell: (250) 213-2020

From: Thomas, Vivian P GCPE:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 12:07 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX; Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539


Cheers,

Vivian

From: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 11:41 AM To: Thomas, Vivian P GCPE:EX Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Subject: FW: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539 Importance: High

Hello Vivian,


Cheers. FNR-2013-00241

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From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 2:17 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Subject: URGENT AmON: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539 Importance: High

Hello Penny,


Important Notes:


• This applicant currently holds the follOWing permits:












q f:nnv of f:FIA imoort oermit issued to the aoolicant and received bv PASB on March 7, 2013 (attached); FNR-2013-00241







"f've read through the application and related material. I don't have any comments or concerns beyond what the CAS PAC has raised."






Thank you,

Nur~e ALL-pertL Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations


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Jen,

Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Monday, March 25, 2013 1 :22 PM Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX FW: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539

Would you mind responding to this? Our systems are down.

Thanks! Penny

From: Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 12:50 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539

Hi Penny -I'll draft up an issues note. A few questions:

Do I understand this correctly that the Mission S.c. company sourced the bear from Tianjin Ocean Polar World in China

Have we had similar requests before (i.e. overseas exotic animals for filming) either from this company or otherwise? Is this a first?


Judging by the company's website, they've been doing this since 1983 and said to have "combined experience of 50 years". The website says they are quite unique in having expertise in training polar bears for film, and have a trained elder polar bear. This I take it explains their critical role in this production?

Thanks,

Patrick Vert 1 Public Affairs Officer 1 Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 13nl Floor - 780 Blanshard Street V8W 9Vl1 ~ : (250) 953-4200 Cell: (250) 213-2020



Cheers,

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Hello Vivian,


Cheers,

Penny Lloyd, MPA, BA


From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 2:17 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Subject: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539 Importance: High

Hello Penny,


Important Notes:








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"I've read through the application and related material. I don't have any comments or concerns beyond what the CAS PAC has raised. /I


"We do not have any complaints on file for this individual. /I




Thank you,

Nl.{y~e AL~"pertL




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Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Monday, March 25, 2013 1 :27 PM Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539

Will do! Have draft response almost ready to go out ©

From: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 1:22 PM To: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: FW: URGENT AmON: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539

Jen,


Thanks! Penny

From: Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 12:50 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT AmON: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539






Thanks,

Patrick Vert I Pu blic Affairs Officer I Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resou fee Operations 13rd FloOf - 780 Blanshard Street V8W 9Vl I 'a' : (250) 953-4200 Cell: (250) 213-2020

From: Thomas, Vivian P GCPE:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 12:07 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Cc: Alioerti. Nurie FLNR:EX: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX; Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX

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Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit tor consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539


Cheers,

Vivian


Hello Vivian,


Cheers,




Hello Penny,


Important Notes:




o wildlife permit (SU12-79732), valid August I, 2012 to July 31, 2013, to possess live wildlife for the FNR-2013-00241

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9. Copy of CFIA import permit issued to the applicant and received by PASS on March 7, 2013 (attached);

10. Letter to the Director of Wildlife received by PASS on March 7, 2013 (attached);

11. Written correspondence sent by PASS to the applicant March 8, 2013 (attached);

12. Written correspondence received by PASS from the applicant March 11, 2013 (attached);




"I've read through the application and related material. I don't have any comments or concerns beyond what the CAS PAC has raised. 1/






Thank you,

Nw.yLe ALLpertL Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations

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Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Monday, March 25, 20132: 15 PM Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX

Subject: Re: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539

Thanks Jen!! Much appreciated if you could answer the questions. Cheers,


Sent from my iPhone

On 2013-03-25, at 1:26 PM, "Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX" <[email protected]> wrote:

Will do! Have draft response almost ready to go out @

From: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 1:22 PM To: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: FW: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration -BEYOND BEARS INC.85539

Jen,


Thanks! Penny

From: Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 12:50 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration -BEYOND BEARS INC.85539



Have we had similar requests before (i.e. overseas xotic animals for filming) either from this company or otherwise? Is this a first?

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Do we have background on the bear himself - particularly, was he born Into captivity and is raised specifically for commercial purposes?


Thanks,

Patrick Vert I Public Affairs Officer I Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 131"<1 Floor - 780 Blanshard Street V8W 9V11 ~ : (250) 953-4200 Cell: (250) 2D-2020

From: Thomas, Vivian P GCPE:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 12:07 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX; Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration -BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539


Cheers,

Vivian

From: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 11:41 AM To: Thomas, Vivian P GCPE:EX Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Subject: FW: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration -BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539 Importance: High

Hello Vivian,


Cheers,

Penny Lloyd, MPA.I.lA


From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 2:17 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Subject: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration -BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539 Importance: High

Hello Penny, FNR-2013-00241

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Important Notes:

• This CAS transitory permit application is to bring a baby (male, 3 month old) polar bear into SC on March 30, 2013 until June 30, 2013 to satiSfy a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) 30-day quarantine period. After the 30 day quarantine period is over, the applicant has proposed that the baby polar bear will be transported to Winnipeg (via the Vancouver International Airport), where the commercial filming will take place, and, once the filming is over, be transported to Toronto so that the baby polar bear can return to China.


o amended CAS Permit Vll0-61069 for a female, 18 year old Polar Sear for the purpose of commercial filming.




2. Appendices 1, 2 and 3 (Detailed Enclosure Description, Public Safety Plan and Animal Welfare Plan) - attached;







9. Copy of CFIA import permit issued to the applicant and received by PASS on March 7, 2013 (attached);

10. Letter to the Director of Wildlife received by PASS on March 7, 2013 (attached);


12. Written correspondence received by PASS from the applicant March 11, 2013 (attached);





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Thank you,

i"-1lA.vLe ALL-pevti-Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations


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Hi Patrick,

Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Monday, March 25,20132:59 PM Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539

Please see answers below in orange. Let me know if there any additional questions that come up.

Cheers, Jen

From: Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 12:50 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT AmON: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539


Do I understand this correctly that the Mission B.C. company sourced the bear from Tianjin Ocean Polar World in ChinaIt's unclear from the application whether the B.C. company sourced the bear from China for a film or if the B.C. company was approached for the film because of their expertise with Polar Bears. Either way, the B.C. company has applied to hold the Polar Bear for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's required quarantine period of 30 days. The bear will only be in B.C. for the quarantine period as the film shoot is not in B.C. The B.C. company will be holding the bear while it is in B.C. There will be trainer/handler from the zoo in China who will be accompanying the Polar Bear while it is abroad.

Have we had similar requests before (i.e. overseas exotic animals for filming) either from this company or otherwise? Is this a first? This is the first time a request has come in for a CAS to be held in B.C. for commercial filming purposes from overseas. However, other requests have come in and have been granted for CAS to temporarily come into B.C. for transitory purposes from companies in North America.

Do we have background on the bear himself - particularly, was he born into captivity and is raised specifically for commercial purposes? We know that this bear was bred in captivity for film making. We also know that the bear is being brought from Tianjin Haichang Polar Ocean World to Canada for a feature film and that after the film has been completed the bear will return to Polar Ocean World in China.

Judging by the company's website, they've been doing this since 1983 and said to have "combined experience of 50 years". The website says they are quite unique in having expertise in training polar bears for film, and have a trained elder polar bear. This I take it explains their critical role in this production? I believe this is correct.

Thanks,

Patrick Vert 1 Public Affairs Officer 1 Minish'Y of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 13r.1 Floor - 780 Blanshard Street V8W 9V11 if : (250) 953-4200 Cell: (250) 213-2020

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From: Thomas, Vivian P GCPE:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 12 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX; Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) tranSitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539

Thx for the e-mail, and for the phone chat this morning. I'm going to ask Patrick to draft a short

issues note.

Cheers,

Vivian

From: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 11:41 AM To: Thomas, Vivian P GCPE:EX Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Subject: FW: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539 Importance: High

Hello Vivian,


Cheers,



From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 2:17 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Subject: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) tranSitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539 Importance: High

Hello Penny,


Important Notes:

• This CAS transitory permit application is to bring a baby (male, 3 month old) polar bear into BC on March 30, 2013 until June 30, 2013 to satisfy a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) 3D-day quarantine period. After the 30 day quarantine period is over, the applicant has proposed that the baby polar bear will be transported to Winnipeg (via the Vancouver International Airport), where the commercial filming will take place, and, once the filming is over, be transported to Toronto so that the baby polar bear can return to China.


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o amended CAS Permit Vll0-61069 for a female, 18 year old PolarBear for the purpose of commercial filming.


















"I've read through the application and related material. I don't have any comments or concerns beyond what the CAS PAC has roised."






Thank you,

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Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration

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Thanks Jennifer. Attached is the revised draft following my phone call with Penny.

Patrick Vert I Public Affairs Officer I Ministry of Forest, Lands and Nahual Resource Operations 13rd Floor - 780 Blanshard Street V8W 9V11 'Ii : (250) 953-4200 Cell: (250) 213-2020

From: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 2:59 PM To: Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ArnON: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539

Hi Patrick,

Please see answers below in orange. Let me know if there any additional questions that come up.

Cheers, Jen

From: Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 12:50 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ArnON: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539


Do I understand this correctly that the Mission B.C. company sourced the bear from Tianjin Ocean Polar World in ChinaIt's unclear from the application whether the B.C. company sourced the bear from China for a film or if the B.C. company was approached for the film because of their expertise with Polar Bears. Either way, the B.C. company has applied to hold the Polar Bear for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's required quarantine period of 30 days. The bear will only be in B.C. for the quarantine period as the film shoot is not in B.C. The B.C. company will be holding the bear while it is in B.C. There will be trainer/handler from the zoo in China who will be accompanying the Polar Bear while it is abroad.

Have we had similar requests before (Le. overseas exotic animals for filming) either from this company or otherwise? Is this a first? This is the first time a request has come in for a CAS to be held in B.C. for commercial filming purposes from overseas. However, other requests have come in and have been granted for CAS to temporarily come into B.C. for transitory purposes from companies in North America.

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Do we have background on the bear himself - particularly, was he born into cantivity and is raised spe,cifically for commercial purposes? We know that this bear was bred in captivity for film making. We also know that the bear is being brought from Tianjin Haichang Polar Ocean World to Canada for a feature film and that after the film has been completed the bear will return to Polar Ocean World in China,

Judging by the company's website, they've been doing this since 1983 and said to have "combined experience of 50 years", The website says they are quite unique in having expertise in training polar bears for film, and have a trained elder polar bear. This I take it explains their critical role in this production? I believe this is correct.

Thanks,

Patrick Vert j Public Affairs Officer j Minish-y of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations j3rd Floor - 780 Blanshard Street V8W 9Vlj 'ii : (250) 953-4200 Cell: (250) 213-2020



Cheers,

Vivian


Hello Vivian,


Cheers,

Penny Lloyd, MPA, SA



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Important Notes:





















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"I've read through the application and related material. I don't hrlve any comm'?nts or concerns beyond what the CAS PAC. raised./I


"We do not have any complaints on file for this individual./I




Thank you,

NurLe ALL-perH Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations


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ADVICE TO MINISTER

CONFIDENTIAL ISSUES NOTE


Created: March 25, 2013

Minister Responsible: Steve Thomson

ADVICE AND RECOMMENDED RESPONSE:

Polar Bear for Commercial Filming

The temporary possession of this polar bear cub has met all federal and provincial permit requirements and we have fully informed the B.C. SPCA.

The cub is being trained and cared for by a company that specializes in the use of controlled alien species for commercial filming, including unique experience in the use of polar bears for film.

The cub is only in B.C. for a CFIA-required 30 day quarantine. During that time, the company will care for the cub with a trainer from China.

KEY FACTS REGARDING THE ISSUE:

Beyond Bears Inc is an animal talent company specializing in training exotic animals for the commercial film industry. Beyond Bears has been granted a Wildlife Act permit for the temporary possession of a three month old male polar bear cub, which is Controlled Alien Species as defined under the Wildlife Act.

The polar bear is owned by Tianjin Haichang Polar Ocean World in China. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has approved the import of the polar bear with a mandatory 30 day quarantine on its arrival in B.C. The polar bear will be imported at the end of March where it will remain in Abbotsford at the Beyond Bears company location for the 30 day quarantine. The polar bear would then be transported to Winnipeg, Manitoba where it will stay for a six week filming schedule of a production called Midnight Sun. After the filming, the polar bear will be sent back to China via Toronto.

Although the bear will not be made available for public viewing at any time, due to the youth and rarity of a polar bear in B.C and Manitoba, as well as the distance travelled for the purposes of a commercial filming production, the presence of the polar bear may attract interest from public and media.

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The polar bear will have an electronic microchip. Enclosure details, emergency and re-containment procedures, and animal health certificate have been provided.

This is the first request for a CAS to be held in B.C. for commercial filming purposes from overseas; however, B.C. receives other requests for transitory purposes from companies in North America.

Communications Contact: Program Area Contact:

Program Area

Patrick Vert Penny Lloyd

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From: Sent: To:

Smith, Jennifer FLNREX Monday, March 25,20133:36 PM Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX

Cc: Lloyd, Penny FLNREX; Aliperti, Nurie FLNREX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration

- BEYOND BEARS INC.85539 Attachments: IN_PolarBear_v1 (JS).docx

Hi Patrick,

Please see comments/suggestions in attached document.

Just so we're all on the same page, a decision has not yet been made on this application, but I understand that we have been asked to go ahead and draft this information because of the time sensitive nature and possible media interest.

Cheers, Jen

From: Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 2: 13 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX; Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX; Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539

Hi all- further to my question below, please find attached a draft issues note for your review.

Patrick Vert I Public Affairs Officer I Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 13rd Floor - 780 Blanshard Street V8W 9V1 I .. : (250) 953-4200 Cell: (250) 213-2020







Thanks,

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Patrick Vert I Public Affairs OfficE., vlinistry of Forest, Lands and Natural Re: oce Operations 13rd Floor - 780 BIanshard Street V8W 9Vl12 : (250) 953-4200 Cell: (250) 213-2020


Thx for the e-mail, and for the phone chat this morning. I'm going to ask Patrick to draft a short

issues note.

Cheers,

Vivian


Hello Vivian,


Cheers,




Hello Penny,


Important Notes:

• This CAS transitory permit application is to bring a baby (male, 3 month old) polar bear into BC on March 30, 2013 until June 3D, 2013 to satisfy a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) 3~-day quarantine period. After the 30 day quarantine period is over, the applicant has proposed that the baby polar bear will be transported to Winnipeg (via the Vancouver International Airport), where the commercial filming will take

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. place, and, once the filming is over, be transported to Toronto so that the baby polar bear can return to China.
















12. Written correspondence received by PASB from the applicant March 11,2013 (attached);










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Thank you,

NurLe ALL-ptrH Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations



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This polar bear will only be in Canada for a short time before being returned home at Polar Ocean World in China.

The polar bear is in B.C. for a mandatory ao day quarantine before filming begins in Manitoba.

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Manitoba where it will stay for a six week filming schedule of a production called Midnight Sun. After the filming, the polar bear will be sent back to China via Toronto. There will be a trainer from Polar Ocean World that will accompany the young bear while it is abroad.

Although the bear will not be made available for public viewing at any time, due to the youth and rarity of a polar bear in B.C~ and /Man"(tobii. ~s_ "Y~II_ ~s Jt::!e_ c!i~t~~c~ J@~~IIi3g for 1h_e ..P.!l!P..o§~s_ oj .? _c9r:nr:n~~cLa! Wr:nLng ____ -production, the presence of the polar bear may attract interest from public and media.

The polar bear will havohas an electronic microchip. Enclosure details, emergency and re-containment procedures, and animal health certificate have been provided.

Communications Contact: Program Area Contact

Program Area


ADM

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From: Sent: To:

Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Monday, March 25, 2013 3:42 PM Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX

Subject: FW: Polar bear application

Importance: High

FYI

From: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 3:42 PM To: 'Sara Dubois' Cc: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Subject: Polar bear application Importance: High

Hello Sara,

Would you mind giving me call regarding the polar bear application? (Time sensitive)

Thanks very much.

Penny Lloyd Acting Director until Apr 2 FWH Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Tel 250 3560830 Cell 250 889 8458

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From: Sent: To:

Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Monday, March 25, 20134:04 PM Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX

Cc: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX; Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration

- BEYOND BEARS INC.85539 Attachments: IN_PolarBear_v3.doc

With merged changes from Jennifer. Also moved a KM under the "if asked ... " and tweaked background a bit.

Patrick Vert I Public Affairs Officer I Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 13rd Floor - 780 B1anshard Street VSW 9V1 I ~ : (250) 953-~200 Cell: (250) 213-2020

From: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 3:36 PM To: Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Cc: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX; Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539

Hi Patrick,



Cheers, Jen



Patrick Vert I Public Affairs Officer I Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations I 3rt! Floor -7'00 Blanshard Street V8W 9V11 ~ : (250) 953-4200 Cell: (250) 213-2020

From: Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 12:50 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR: EX Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539


Do I understand this correctly that the Mission B.C. company sourced the bear from Tianjin Ocean Polar World in • • --,.., • I I r r. I • r· I _ _ ' .. ' _ .... ". _ _I! __ .... 'I

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Have we had similar requests before (l.e. overseas exotic animals for filming) either from this company or otherwise? Is this a first?



Thanks,

Patrick Vert \ Public Affairs Officer I Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations \3 1<1 Floor - 780 Blanshard Street V8W 9VI \2 : (250) 953-4200 Cell: (250) 213-2020



Cheers,

Vivian


Hello Vivian,


Cheers,



From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 2:17 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Subject: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539

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Hello Penny,


Important Notes:
















11. Written correspondence sent by PASB to the applicant March 8,2013 (attached);




15. Comments from the South Coast regional office: FNR-2013-00241

"I've read through the application and related material. I don1t have any comments or concerns beyond what the CAS PAC has raised."






Thank you,

Nuy~e AL~'Peyt~



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ADVICE TO MINISTER






Polar Bear for Commercial Filming

The application to temporarily possess this polar bear cub in B.C. has met all permit requirements and we have fully informed the SPCA.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issues a permit for the B.C. based company to import this polar bear into Canada.

The cub is in B.C. for a mandatory 30-day quarantine before filming begins in Manitoba. While in B.C, the company will care for the cub with a trainer from China.

The cub is being cared for by a company that is uniquely specialized in the use of polar bears for commercial filming.


Beyond Bears Inc is an animal talent company specializing in training exotic animals for the commercial film industry. Beyond Bears has been granted a Controlled Alien Species permit for the temporary possession of a three month old male polar bear cub.

The cub is owned by Tianjin Haichang Polar Ocean World in China. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has approved the import of the polar bear with a mandatory 30 day quarantine on its arrival in B.C. The cub will be imported at the end of March where it will remain in Abbotsford at the Beyond Bears company location for the 30 day quarantine. The cub will then be transported to Winnipeg, Manitoba where it will stay for a six week filming schedule of a production called Midnight Sun. After the filming, the cub will be sent back to China via Toronto. There will be a trainer from Polar Ocean World that will accompany the cub while it is abroad.

Although the cub will not be made available for public viewing at any time, due to the youth and rarity of a

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polar bear in B.C, as well as th~ distance travelled for the purposes of a cor'"llercial filming production, the presence may attract interest from public and media.

The polar bear cub has an electronic microchip. Enclosure details, emergency and re-containment procedures, and animal health certificate have been provided. The cub was born in captivity

This is the first request for a CAS to be held in B.C. for commercial filming purposes from overseas; however, B.C. receives other requests for transitory purposes from companies in North America.


Program Area


ADM

953-4200

Comm. Director

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From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 2:17 PM To: L10ydr Penny FLNR:EX Subject: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration -BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539 Importance: High

Hello Penny,


Important Notes:

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(CFIA) 30-day quarantine period. After the 30 day quarantine period is over, the applicant has proposed that the baby polar bear will be transported to Winnipeg (via the Vancouver International Airport), where the commercial filming will take place, and, once the filming is over, be transported to Toronto so that the baby polar bear can return to China.




supporting documents:


2. Appendices 1, 2 and 3 (Detailed Enclosure Description, Public Safety Plan and Animal Welfare Plan) - attached;














"I've read through the application and related material. I don't have any comments or concerns beyond what the CAS PAC has raised. /I



17. COORS - no history. FNR-2013-00241



Thank you,

NlA.y~e AL~'Pevh



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Attachments:

Importance:

Hi Penny,

Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Tuesday, March 26, 2013 10:30 AM Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539 IN_PolarBear_v3 (JS).docx

High

Please see my suggestions in the attached doc. Let me know if you want to see any changes or have any questions.

Cheers, Jen

From: Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 4:04 PM To: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Cc: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX; Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539


Patrick Vert I Public Affairs Officer I Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 13rd Floor - 780 Blanshard Street V8W 9V1 Iii: (250) 953-4200 Cell: (250) 213-2020

From: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 3:36 PM To: Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Cc: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX; Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539

Hi Patrick,



Cheers, Jen


FNR-2013-00241

Patrick Vert I' Public Affairs Officer I Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural R~' ·trce Operations 13rd Floor·· 780 Blanshard Street V8W 9V1 1 ii' : (2: )53-4200 Cell: (250) 213-2020

From: Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 12:50 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) tranSitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539






Thanks,

Patrick Vert 1 Public Affairs Officer 1 Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 13rd Floor - 780 B1anshard Street V8W 9V1! ii' : (250) 953-4200 Cell: (250) 213-2020

From: Thomas, Vivian P GCPE:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 12:07 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX; Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) tranSitory permit for conSideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539


Cheers,

Vivian


Hello Vivian,


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Cheers,



From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 2:17 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Subject: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539 Importance: High

Hello Penny,


Important Notes:

• This CAS transitory permit application is to bring a baby (male, 3 month old) polar bear into BC on March 3D, 2013 until June 30, 2013 to satisfy a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) 30-day quarantine period. After the 30 day quarantine period is over, the applicant has proposed that the baby polar bear will be transported to Winnipeg (via the Vancouver International Airport), where the commercial filming will take place, and, once the filming is over, be transported to Toronto so that the baby polar bear can return to China.


o amended CAS Permit V11O-61069 for a female, 18 year old Polar Bear for the purpose of commercial filming.










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10. Letter to the Director of "life received by PASB on March 7, 2013 (alcdched);


12. Written correspondence received by PASB from the applicant March 11,2013 (attached);






"We do not have any complaints on file for this individual./I




Thank you,

~iuxCe ALCpevh Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations


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Temporary Possession of Polar Bear for Commercial

Filming

The application to temporarily possess UH-s-a 2.5 month old polar bear cub in B.C. has met all provincial permit requirements and was approved on March 25. 2013 under the Controlled Alien Species Regulation and 'lie have fully informed the SPCA.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has also issuesg a permit for the B.C. based company to import this polar bear into Canada.


The cub is being cared for by a company that is uniquely specialized in the. use of polar bears for commercial filming.


Beyond Bears Inc is an animal talent company specializing in training exotic animals for the commercial film

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industry. Beyond Bears has been granted a Controlled Alien Species permit for the temporary possession of a tl=Ifee-2.5 month old male polar bear cub.


Although the cub will not be made available for public viewing at any time, due to the youth and rarity of a polar bear in B.C, as well as the distance travelled for the purposes of a commercial filming production, the presence may attract interest from public and media.

The polar bear cub has an electronic microchip. Enclosure details, emergency and re-containment procedures, and animal health certificate have been provided. The cub was born in captivity and is being trained for the purposes of commercial filming.

This is the first request for a CAS to be held in B.C. for commercial filming purposes from overseas; however, B.C. has receivesQ other requests for transitory purposes from other companies in North America.


Program Area


ADM

953-4200

Comm. Director

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Attachments:

Importance:

FYI

Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Tuesday, March 26, 201310:32 AM Foxall, Yvonne FLNR:EX Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX FW: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539 IN_PolarBear_v3 (JS).docx

High

From: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 10:30 AM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539 Importance: High

Hi Penny,


Cheers, Jen

From: Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 4:04 PM To: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Cc: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX; Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) tranSitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539


Patrick Vert 1 Public Affairs Officer 1 Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 13r<l Floor - 780 Blanshard Street V8W 9V11 it : (250) 953-4200 Cell: (250) 2n-2020

From: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 3:36 PM To: Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Cc: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX; Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) tranSitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539

Hi Patrick,


Just so we're all on the same page, a decision has not yet been made on this application, but I understand that we have been asked to go ahead and draft this information because of the time sensitive nature and possible media

interest. FNR-2013-00241

From: Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 2: 13 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX; Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX; Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539


Patrick Vert I Public Affairs Officer I Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 13r<l Floor - 780 Blanshard Street V8W 9V11 if: (250) 953-4200 Cell: (250) 2'13-2020

From: Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 12:50 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539






Thanks,

Patrick Vert I Public Affairs Officer I Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 13rd Floor - 780 Blanshard Street V8W 9v11 ~ : (250) 953-4200 Cell: (250) 213-2020

From: Thomas, Vivian P GCPE:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 12:07 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX; Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539


Cheers,

Vivian

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From: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 11:41 AM To: Thomas, Vivian P GCPE:EX Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Subject: FW: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539 Importance: High

Hello Vivian,


Cheers,



From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 2:17 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Subject: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539 Importance: High

Hello Penny,


Important Notes:

• This CAS transitory permit application is to bring a baby (male, 3 month old) polar bear into BC on March 3D, 2013 until June 3D, 2013 to satisfy a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) 3~-day quarantine period. After the 30 day quarantine period is over, the applicant has proposed that the baby polar bear will be transported to Winnipeg (via the Vancouver International Airport), where the commercial filming will take place, and, once the filming is over, be transported to Toronto so that the baby polar bear can return to China.







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Thank you,

Nuyfe ALL'Peyt~



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Tern orarv Possession of Polar Bear for Commercial

Filming

The application to temporarily possess t-R+s-a 2.5 month old polar bear cub in B.C. has met all provincial permit requirements and was approved on March 25, 2013 under the Controlled Alien Species Regulation and 'Io'e ha .... e fully informed the SPCA.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has also issuesQ a permit for the B.C. based company to import this polar bear into Canada.


The cub is being cared for by a company that is uniquely specialized in the use of polar bears for commercial filming.


Beyond Bears Inc is an animal talent company specializing in training exotic animals for the commercial film

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industry. Beyond Bears has been granted a Controlled Alien Species permit for the temporary possession of a t-f:H:e&2.5 month old male polar bear cub.


Although the cub will not be made available for public viewing at any time, due to the youth and rarity of a polar bear in B.C, as well as the distance travelled for the purposes of a commercial filming production, the presence may attract interest from public and media.

The polar bear cub has an electronic microchip. Enclosure details, emergency and re-containment procedures, and animal health certificate have been provided. The cub was born in captivity and is being trained for the purposes of commercial filming.

This is the first request for a CAS to be held in B.C. for commercial filming purposes from overseas; however, B.C. has receivesQ other requests for transitory purposes from other companies in North America.


Program Area


ADM

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Comm. Director

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From: Sent: To: Cc:

Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Tuesday, March 26, 2013 10:40 AM Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Aliperti, Nurie FLNREX; Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX

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Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539

Hello Jennifer,

These are excellent suggestions. Patrick, this looks perfect to me!

By the way, I approved the permit yesterday evening.

Cheers,

Penny Lloyd Tel: 250.356.0830 Cell: 250.889.8458

(Acting Director until April 2nd for Andrew Wilson)

From: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 10:30 AM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539 Importance: High

Hi Penny,


Cheers, Jen

From: Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 20134:04 PM To: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Cc: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX; Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.85539


Patrick Vert I Public t\ffairs Officer I lvlinistry of Forest Land" and Natural Resource Operations 13rd Floor - 780 Blanshard Street V8W 9VII ~ : (250) 953-4200 Cell: (250) 2'13-2020

From: Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 3:36 PM To: Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Cc: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX; Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX

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Hi Patrick,



Cheers, Jen

From: Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 2:13 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX; Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX; Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539

Hi all - further to my question below, please find attached a draft issues note for your review.

Patrick Vert 1 Public Affairs Officer 1 Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 1 3 It! Floor - 780 B1anshard Street V8W 9Vl 1 if : (250) 953-4200 Cell: (250) 2T3-2020







Thanks,

Patrick Vert 1 Public Affairs Officer 1 Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 13rLl Floor - 780 Blanshard Street V8W 9V11 if : (250) 953-4200 Cell: (250) 213-2020

From: Thomas, Vivian P GCPE:EX Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 12:07 PM To: Lloyd, Penny FLNR:EX Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX; Smith, Jennifer FLNR:EX; Vert, Patrick GCPE:EX

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Subject: RE: URGENT ACTION: Controlled Alien Species(CAS) transitory permit for consideration - BEYOND BEARS INC.S5539


Cheers,

Vivian


Hello Vivian,


Cheers,

Penny Lloyd, MP:\, SA



Hello Penny,


Important Notes:




o wildlife permit (SU12-79732), valid August 1, 2012 to July 31, 2013, to possess live wildlife for the FNR-2013-00241

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Tve read through the application and related material. I don't have any comments or concerns beyond what the CAS PAC has raised. II






Thank you,

NwxLe ALL-peYh Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations

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TeAl Free within Be: 1-866-433-7272 Direct Phone: (250) 952-0681 Fax: (250) 387-1814

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He"o Daphne,

Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Thursday, January 24, 2013 4:02 PM 'Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears' RE: CAS permit application

Thank you for your email below regarding a Controlled Alien Species (CAS) permit application.

It is difficult to guarantee an exact time line for processing a CAS permit application as each application is unique and the timeline wi" depend on factors such as the completeness of the application, other application volumes as all permit applications are processed in date order of receipt as well as the workload of other Ministry staff who would normally review CAS permit applications.

I recommend that you allow a minimum of 60 working days for the application process to take place and if you are planning on submitting a CAS permit application, I recommend doing so as soon as possible.

When do you propose to import the baby polar bear mentioned below?

Thank you,

Nuy~e AL~"peyt~



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From: Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 11:53 AM To: Forslund, Troy ENV:EX Subject: CAS permit application

Good Morning Troy,

We are looking to import and then re-export a baby polar bear for a movie that is being shot in Canada, my question for you is how long will a CAS permit take to acquire.

Thank you for your attention in this matter.


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Good Morning Nurie,

Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears [[email protected]] Thursday, March 28, 2013 11 :03 AM Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Export permit for CAS

Firstly, thank you for all your assistance in getting us the CAS for the baby polar bear. I have a question, do I need to apply for an export permit for the CAS to leave BC after the thirty day quarantine?

Again thank you,


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Hi Daphne,

Smith, Kelly B FLNR:EX Thursday, March 28, 2013 11 :40 AM 'Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears' Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX RE: Export permit for CAS

There are not actual export permits for CAS (not like the wildlife permits), only transport or transitory.

CAS Permit VI13-85539 allows for transport of the CAS listed in the permit out of Be.

Possess the following species individual of controlled alien species for the purpose of import into British Columbia to satisfy a 30 day quarantine period required by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) followed by transporl out of BC to Manitoba for commercial filming purposes.

If the CAS has not left BC by the time period on the permit (June 30, 2013), then you would have to request an amendment to that CAS permit.

1(frfy Smith Policy Analyst Permit & Authorization Service Bureau Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations

Phone: (250) 387-6491 Fax: (250) 387-1814

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From: Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 11:30 AM To: Smith, Kelly B FLNR:EX Subject: FW: Export permit for CAS

Good morning Kelly,

could you please provide me with an answer for my question below.

Thank you Cheers Daphne -----Original Message-----From: Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 11:03 AM To: Nurie FLNR:EX Aliperti Subject: Export permit for CAS

Good Morning Nurie,


Again thank you,

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From: Sent: To:

Smith, Kelly B FLNR:EX Tuesday, April 2, 2013 8: 11 AM Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX

Subject: FW: Export permit for CAS

FYI

From: Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 1:27 PM To: Smith, Kelly B FLNR:EX Subject: RE: Export permit for CAS

Thank you for that information. Just want to double check about our Polar Bear (Agee) V110-61069, I do not need any additional permits for her either. Just to submit a record of her travels as well as a health certificate and proof of insurance before Nov 30.

Cheers Daphne

-----Original Message-----From: Smith, Kelly B FLNR:EX [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 11 :40 AM To: 'Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears' Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: RE: Export permit for CAS

Hi Daphne,

There are not actual export permits for CAS (not like the wildlife permits), only transport or transitory.

CAS Permit VI13-85539 allows for transport ofthe CAS listed in the permit out of Be.

Possess the following species individual of controlled alien species for the purpose of import into British Columbia to satisfy a 30 day quarantine period required by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) followed bv transpoli out of Be to Manitoba for commercial filming purposes.

If the CAS has not left BC by the time period on the permit (June 30, 2013L then you would have to request an amendment to that CAS permit.

1(e{Cy Smitfi Policy Analyst Permit & Authorization Service Bureau Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations

Phone: (250) 387-6491 Fax: (250) 387-1814

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From: Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 11:30 AM To: Smith, Kelly B FLNR:EX Subject: FW: Export permit for CAS

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could you please provide me with an answer for my question below.

Thank you Cheers Daphne -----Original Message-----From: Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears [mailto:beyondbears@shaw,ca] Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 11:03 AM To: Nurie FLNR:EX Aliperti Subject: Export permit for CAS

Good Morning Nurie,


Again thank you,


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Hi Daphne,

Smith, Kelly B FLNREX Tuesday, April 23, 2013 11 :59 AM 'Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears' Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX RE: Polar Bears

I don't look after CAS, Nurie does and will be able to answer your question.

Thank you.

1(p [ry Smitfi Policy Analyst Permit & Authorization Service Bureau Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations

Phone: (250) 387-6491 Fax: (250) 387-1814

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From: Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 11:58 AM To: Smith, Kelly B FLNR:EX Subject: Polar Bears

Good Afternoon Kelly,

Is there any way you can give me a statement from your office about not needing an export permit for our 2 CAS? The Manitoba FW are telling us they need an export permit for both our polar bears. I have sent both of our CAS to the production office who are dealing with the Manitoba FW.

Any thing you can help with would be greatly appreCiated.

Cheers Daphne Beyond Bears Inc. 604-607 -8833

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Hello Daphne,

Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Tuesday, April 23, 2013 12:23 PM 'Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears' RE: Polar Bears

Thank you for your email below regarding your CAS permit.

Your CAS Permit, VI13-85539, authorizes you to possess and ship or transport, as described in your permit, a Male, 3 month old Polar Bear.

Your CAS Permit reads as,

(( Possess the following species individual of controlled alien species far the purpose of import into British Columbia to satisfy a 30 day quarantine period required by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CF/A) followed by transport out of BC to Manitoba for commercial filming purposes"

As Polar Bear is a species which is considered to be a controlled alien species(CAS) and not wildlife, the only regulation pertaining to polar bears, while in BC, is the CAS Regulation.

The CAS Regulation does not specifically prohibit "export" of CAS out of BC - only the possession, transport, breeding and release of CAS while in Be.

The CAS Regulation reads as follows:

Possession


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(2) A person who possesses a prohibited species individual referred to in subsection (I) may allow the prohibited species individual to breed if:

(a) the person (i)

(ii) (iii)

operates an accredited zoo or aquarium; is a certified educational institution, or is a certified research institution.

(b) the person holds a permit authorizing the person to allow that prohibited species individual to breed, and

(c) the breeding is in accordance with a management plan approved by a regional manager.

Release prohibited




I hope this helps and if you have any further questions please do not heSitate to contact me.

Thank you,

N[,<x~e AL~"pevtL



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From: Smith, Kelly B FLNR:EX Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 11:59 AM To: 'Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears' Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: RE: Polar Bears

Hi Daphne,


Thank you. FNR-2013-00241

1(e[ry Smith Policy Analyst Permit & Authorization Service Bureau Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations

Phone: (250) 387-6491 Fax: (250) 387-1814

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From: Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears [mailto:beyondbears@shaw,ca] Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 11:58 AM To: Smith, Kelly B FLNR:EX Subject: Polar Bears


Is there any way you can give me a statement from your office about not needing an export permit for our 2 CAS? The Manitoba FW are telling us they need an export permit for both our polar bears. I have sent both of our CAS to the production office who are dealing with the Manitoba FW,

Any thing you can help with would be greatly appreciated,


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From: Sent: To:

Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears [[email protected]] Tuesday, April 23, 2013 12:36 PM Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX

Subject: RE: Polar Bears

Thank you Nurie, I will send this to the production office to see if this will be good enough for the Manitoba FW.

On another note do you look after CITES applications or do I have to contact Ottawa?

I need to start on an export CITES for the baby polar bear so he can go home at the end of filming. Any information you can provide to me would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Daphne

-----Original Message-----From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX [mailto:Nurie,Aliperti@gov,bc.ca] Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 12:23 PM To: 'Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears' Subject: RE: Polar Bears

Hello Daphne,




"Possess the following species individual of controlled alien species for the purpose of import into British Columbia to satisfy a 30 day quarantine period required by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CF/A) followed by transport out of BC to Manitoba for commercial filming purposes"

As Polar Bear is a species which is considered to be a controlled alien species(CAS) and not wildlife, the only regulation pertaining to polar bears, while in BC, is the CAS Regulation.



Possession


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(2) A person who possesses a prohibited species individual referred to in subsection (1) may allow the prohibited species individual to breed if:

(a) the person

(i) (ii) (iii)

operates an accredited zoo or aquarium;

is a certified educational institution, or is a certified research institution.



Release prohibited




I hope this helps and if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you,

NlAvLe ALLperh Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations


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From: Smith, Kelly B FLNR:EX Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 11:59 AM To: 'Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears' Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR: EX Subject: RE: Polar Bears

Hi Daphne,



1(e{(y Smitfi Policy Analyst Permit & Authorization Service Bureau Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations

Phone: (250) 387-6491 Fax: (250) 387-1814

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Any thing you can help with would be greatly appreCiated.

Cheers Daphne Beyond Bears Inc, 604-607 -8833

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From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Sent: To: Subject:

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 12:38 PM 'Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears' RE: Polar Bears

Hello Daphne,

CITES applications for Polar Bear are administered out of CITES Canada in Ottawa.

Our office only processes CITES permit applications for wildlife species which are native to BC only.

Thank you,

NuY"Le ALL-pevt-L Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator


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From: Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 12:36 PM To: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: RE: Polar Bears

Thank you Nurie, I will send this to the production office to see if this will be good enough for the Manitoba FW.

On another note do you look after CITES applications or do I have to contact Ottawa?

I need to start on an export CITES for the baby polar bear so he can go home at the end of filming. Any information you can provide to me would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Daphne

-----Original Message-----From: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 12:23 PM To: 'Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears' Subject: RE: Polar Bears

Hello Daphne,




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"Possess the following species individual of controlled alien species for the purpose of import into British Columbia to satisfy a 30 day quarantine period required by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) followed by transport out of BC to Manitoba for commercial filming purposes"

As Polar Bear is a species which is considered to be a controlled alien species(CAS} and not wildlife, the only regulation pertaining to polar bears, while in BC, is the CAS Regulation.



Possession


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4 (I) Subject to subsection (2), a person who possesses a prohibited species individual must prevent the prohibited species individual from breeding.

(2) A person who possesses a prohibited species individual referred to in subsection (I) may allow the prohibited species individual to breed if:

(a) the person (i)

(i i) (iii)

operates an accredited zoo or aquarium; is a certified educational institution, or is a certified research institution.



Release prohibited




I hope this helps and if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you,

N tA.rLe ALL?eyt~ Wildlife and CAS Permit Administrator Permit and Authorization Service Bureau Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations


Confidentiality Warning: The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review. dissemination or other use of. or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you receive this in error, please contect the sender and delete your record of this material.

From: Smith, Kelly B FLNR:EX Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 11:59 AM To: 'Mark Dumas from Beyond Bears' Cc: Aliperti, Nurie FLNR:EX Subject: RE: Polar Bears

Hi Daphne,



1(e(fy Smith Policy Analyst Permit & Authorization Service Bureau Ministry of Forests. Lands & Natural Resource Operations

Phone: (250) 387-6491 Fax: (250)387-1814

Confidentiality Warning: The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review. dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon. this information by persons other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you receive this in error. please contact the sender and delete your record of this material.




Any thing you can help with would be greatly appreciated.


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