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Doug Ford’s controversial Bill 229 endangers our environment and our communities

December 8, 2020

Gutting core environmental oversight will dismantle the institutions that have helped Ontario boast a strong economy and environment Toronto, Dec. 08, 2020 — Despite being named “Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19,” the Doug Ford government’s Bill 229 is putting nature, people and property in danger all across Ontario....

Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas), St. Lawrence River, Quebec, Canada.

Beluga Whales

Cancelled segment of proposed marine protected area a deeply troubling setback for endangered St. Lawrence Estuary beluga

October 30, 2020

This Quebec government decision threatens beluga food supply and sets “dangerous precedent” for future of ocean protection, says WWF-Canada

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New WWF-Canada report reveals the health of 60 per cent of Canada’s sub-watersheds is unknown

October 20, 2020

Historic absence of freshwater data is especially concerning given the impact of COVID-19 on field research and monitoring TORONTO, October 20, 2020 – WWF-Canada’s 2020 Watershed Reports raises serious questions about how freshwater ecosystems are faring in response to threats from human activities. The results, released today, underline a...

Lemur plush with tagline Gifts that Change the World

Collared Pika

WWF-Canada releases four new species to symbolically adopt this holiday season.

October 6, 2020

WWF-Canada has added four new species and one new family to its popular collection of symbolic wildlife adoptions ahead of the holiday season: the peculiar platypus, powerful red kangaroo, elusive collared pika and iconic ring-tailed lemur. The endearing koala is now available for the first time as a family...

Atlantic Ocean off Newfoundland and Labrador

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Canada provides funding for oil and gas development in Newfoundland and Labrador amidst federal scientists’ critique of flawed environmental assessment

October 1, 2020

K’JIPUKTUK (HALIFAX) – Earlier this week, Canada’s federal government gave $320 million to support Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore oil and gas industry. Last week, the province also established an offshore exploration initiative that will encourage more drilling and reinvestment in offshore petroleum. These announcements to spur oil and gas...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaking at WWF Leader's Pledge for Nature event

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WWF-Canada applauds Canada’s commitment to Leader’s Pledge for Nature and High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People

September 28, 2020

WWF-Canada would like to thank Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Jonathan Wilkinson for the leadership and ambition they showed today in the fight against biodiversity loss by signing on to WWF’s Leaders' Pledge for Nature and the High Ambition Coalition for Nature...

Arctic Freshwater Land Oceans

MEDIA ADVISORY: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to speak at WWF Leaders Event for Nature and People

September 27, 2020

Ahead of the UN Summit on Biodiversity, this high-profile event co-hosted by WWF is bringing together world leaders from more than 20 countries, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. They will be making a pledge to step up global ambition for biodiversity and encourage other leaders to commit to matching...

WWF-Canada welcomes focus on nature-based solutions in 2020 Throne Speech

September 23, 2020

September 23 – WWF-Canada is pleased to see many of our priorities highlighted in today’s #ThroneSpeech when it addressed the urgent nature crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. This is a transformative moment and we applaud the announcement of a new plan to exceed Canada’s 2030 climate goals,...

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WWF’s Living Planet Report reveals two-thirds decline in global wildlife populations

September 10, 2020

10 September 2020 – Global populations of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish have suffered an average two-thirds decline in less than half a century, according to WWF’s Living Planet Report 2020, released today. The Living Planet Index (LPI), provided by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), shows that...

Canadian wildlife losses fuelling global extinction crisis

September 2, 2020

New approaches needed to tackle 42% decline; Living Planet Report Canada 2020 TORONTO, September 2, 2020 Canadian wildlife at risk of extinction — nationally and globally — is undergoing staggering losses. The Living Planet Report Canada 2020, published today, found species of global conservation concern (wildlife assessed as at risk...

Inspiring youth for social and environmental impact

September 1, 2020

WWF-Canada and Chantiers jeunesse partner to provide leadership and environmental opportunities for youth Montreal, QC — WWF-Canada and Chantiers jeunesse are pleased to join their efforts to strengthen youth engagement and further skill-building to benefit nature and communities throughout Canada in a joint pilot project called the Eco-leadership Journey: build your skills for the...

River Landscape In Anderdalen National Park On The Senja Island,

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Brock and WWF-Canada Partnership to Address Freshwater Challenges

June 17, 2020

Brock University is set to launch a new partnership focused on freshwater resilience and stewardship.

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Doug Ford’s controversial Bill 229 endangers our environment and our communities

Cancelled segment of proposed marine protected area a deeply troubling setback for endangered St. Lawrence Estuary beluga

New WWF-Canada report reveals the health of 60 per cent of Canada’s sub-watersheds is unknown

WWF-Canada releases four new species to symbolically adopt this holiday season.

Canada provides funding for oil and gas development in Newfoundland and Labrador amidst federal scientists’ critique of flawed environmental assessment

WWF-Canada applauds Canada’s commitment to Leader’s Pledge for Nature and High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People

MEDIA ADVISORY: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to speak at WWF Leaders Event for Nature and People

WWF-Canada welcomes focus on nature-based solutions in 2020 Throne Speech

WWF’s Living Planet Report reveals two-thirds decline in global wildlife populations

Canadian wildlife losses fuelling global extinction crisis

Inspiring youth for social and environmental impact

Brock and WWF-Canada Partnership to Address Freshwater Challenges

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