The Government of Canada and Provinces and Territories agree to work together to create more jobs and protect our oceans and fisheries for future generations
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada December 5, 2018 St. John’s, Newfoundland – Bordered by three oceans, Canada is home to the longest coastline in the world. Our marine…
Species deeply rooted in Canadian culture are at risk
Press Release OTTAWA, Dec 3, 2018 – Canada risks losing some emblematic pieces of the biodiversity puzzle. The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) determined that a widely-distributed tree (Black…
Important milestone reached for Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area
Press Release From: Parks Canada Agreement in Principle outlines key elements of future Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement December 4, 2018 Iqaluit, Nunavut Parks Canada Agency/Qikiqtani Inuit Association Canadians know…
Government of Canada releases the draft 2019–2022 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy for public consultation and the 2018 Progress Report
Press Release From: Environment and Climate Change Canada December 3, 2018 – Gatineau, Quebec The Government of Canada knows that, in the twenty-first century, the environment and the economy go…
Government of Canada puts $175 million toward projects that protect nature
Press Release From: Environment and Climate Change Canada December 3, 2018 – Ottawa, Ontario Canada’s natural landscapes inspire pride from coast to coast to coast: Canadians love our mountains, lakes…
Wild Pacific Salmon get a boost with new Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund for the province of British Columbia
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada November 30, 2018 Vancouver, BC – Fisheries are an important source of good, middle-class jobs in Indigenous and coastal communities, and they’re important…
Lake Louise Ski Area fined for unlawful destruction of whitebark pine, a species at risk
Press Release From: Parks Canada News release November 30, 2018 Lake Louise, Alberta Parks Canada Agency On November 30, 2018, the Lake Louise Ski Area was fined $2.1 million for…
Government of Canada supports removal of abandoned boats in British Columbia through the Oceans Protection Plan
Press Release From: Transport Canada November 30, 2018 Victoria, British Columbia Transport Canada Abandoned boats are a growing problem across Canada. The Government of Canada, through its Oceans Protection Plan,…
Government of Canada moving towards low-carbon economy
Press Release November 30, 2018 – Ottawa, Ontario – Public Services and Procurement Canada Public sector leadership is critical to achieving Canada’s goals for environmental and sustainable development. The Government…
Government of Canada takes additional steps to support recovery of the Southern Resident Killer Whales in the Salish Sea
Press Release From: Transport Canada November 29, 2018 Vancouver Canada has the longest coastline in the world, serving as home to rich biodiversity and precious ecosystems. The Government of Canada…
