In its fourth annual review of government action to conserve Canada’s boreal caribou, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society finds there has been spotted progress – with too few jurisdictions showing significant leadership in protecting the species that long graced our 25-cent piece. “The most positive government action on caribou habitat conservation in 2016 was in … Read more
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society has mixed feelings about the announcement that Scott Islands marine National Wildlife Area in British Columbia, will be Canada’s next marine protected area. “We are pleased to see the new government move Canada closer to its international commitment to protect 10% of our ocean by 2020, but it’s important that … Read more
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society launched a caribou protection countdown clock. The clock marks the final year before the federal government’s deadline to report publicly on the progress made to meet the objectives of the boreal woodland caribou recovery strategy. Despite 4 years passing since the release of the strategy, there is little evidence … Read more
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society welcomes a statement released by Strathmere on national park management: ” As leaders of Canada’s environmental movement, we have gathered in Banff National Park to discuss solutions to key environmental challenges facing our country. We are moved by the magnificent wilderness, wildlife and ecosystems that surround us in Banff, and … Read more
CPAWS welcomes the UNESCO World Heritage Committee’s formal approval of its recommendation that Canada establish a buffer zone around Gros Morne National Park to protect the park from potential petroleum development in the surrounding area. This decision re-iterates a similar recommendation made by the Committee two years ago that the federal and provincial governments have so far failed to … Read more
In its latest annual report released in advance of Canada Parks Day, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is calling on Parks Canada to re-focus on its legal obligation to protect nature as the first priority for managing our national parks, and to immediately stop development in Banff and Jasper National Parks. In recent years, … Read more
In the first ever joint assessment of progress on marine protected areas (MPAs) in North America, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) and the Marine Conservation Institute (MCI) find Canada, Mexico and the USA have a long way to go to collectively and individually reach international and national targets to protect at least 10 [per cent] … Read more
A new report released by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society finds that Canada’s national parks are under serious threat from growing commercial development pressures, particularly in Banff and Jasper. “We are also very concerned about the shrinking opportunities for Canadians to have their say in decisions affecting our national parks,” says Anne-Marie Syslak, executive … Read more
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) welcomed the federal government’s proposed boundary for Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve, calling it a significant next step in finalizing the protection of the magnificent wilderness area around the East Arm of Great Slave Lake that is also the heart of the homeland of the Lutsel K’e Dene First … Read more
In its latest annual report released in advance of Canada Parks Day, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is calling Canada out for falling behind most other countries in protecting its land and fresh water. CPAWS’ 2015 report, Protecting Canada: Is it in our nature? assesses whether our governments are on track to meet … Read more
