Multiple outlets report that an internal memo from Canada’s federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) raises concerns about a proposed U.S. bill backed by Donald Trump. According to the reports, Canadian DFO staff fear the legislation could threaten the survival of the North Atlantic right whale. The memo is described as expressing apprehension that changes contemplated in the U.S. could reduce protections or otherwise harm factors affecting the species’ recovery. While the articles focus on the memo’s warning, they do not provide detailed legislative text or specify which provisions would create the risk. The reports present the memo as an internal assessment of potential impacts on right whale conservation, with the issue framed around how the proposed U.S. approach could affect whales in shared waters. The National Observer and the Winnipeg Free Press both characterize the memo as highlighting possible long-term consequences for the North Atlantic right whale population if the bill advances. The coverage centers on the internal Canadian government concern and the potential cross-border implications for conservation efforts.