World Heritage Committee decision commends Canada’s Action Plan to protect Wood Buffalo National Park World Heritage Site
Press Release From: Parks Canada July 3, 2019 Ottawa, Ontario Parks Canada Agency World Heritage sites represent some of humanity’s most outstanding achievements and nature’s most inspiring creations. Canada is…
National park reserve in the South Okanagan-Similkameen moves forward
Press Release From: Parks Canada July 2, 2019 sməlqmix/suknaʔkinx/Okanagan Nation, nxʷəlxʷəltantət/South Okanagan – Similkameen, Region of British Columbia The South Okanagan-Similkameen region is an ecological treasure. A rare ecosystem that…
Canada helps protect Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport from impacts of climate change
Press Release From: Infrastructure Canada Inuvik, Northwest Territories, June 28, 2019—Now more than ever, communities need help adapting to the frequent and intensifying weather events caused by climate change. Reducing…
Canada announces next steps to drive clean growth and climate action
Press Release From: Environment and Climate Change Canada June 28, 2019 – Ottawa, Ontario Climate change is real and Canadians are feeling the impacts—from wildfires that choke the air with smoke,…
GNWT enacts new regulations to protect NWT wildlife
Press Release YELLOWKNIFE (June 28, 2019) – New regulations to protect wildlife in the Northwest Territories (NWT) are set to come into force under the Wildlife Act on July 1,…
Government of Canada announces enhancements to sea lice enforcement in British Columbia
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada June 28, 2019 Vancouver, BC – Demand for fish and seafood as a high-protein food source is increasing significantly worldwide and putting pressure on…
Government’s response to hydraulic fracturing report: update
Press Release June 27, 2019 VICTORIA – Government has outlined actions that are underway and complete as part of its ongoing work to address recommendations in the independent scientific panel’s…
Statement: Significant rock slide in the Fraser Canyon
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada June 27, 2019 Ottawa, Ontario – Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Government of British Columbia are very concerned about a significant rock…
Regional Assessment of Offshore Oil and Gas Exploratory Drilling East of Newfoundland and Labrador — Public Participation Opportunity
Press Release June 26, 2019 — A Regional Assessment of Offshore Oil and Gas Exploratory Drilling East of Newfoundland and Labrador is currently being conducted by a five-member Committee appointed by the…
New Wastewater Treatment Facility To Protect Environment And Meet Growing Community Needs
Press Release June 27, 2019 Investing in local wastewater systems is crucial to ensuring Canadians and their families have access to modern reliable services that meet their needs, protecting provincial…
