Category Archive for ‘Press Releases’

Ottawa, ON (May 12, 2017)—Nature Canada’s Women for Nature initiative is pleased to announce the first recipients of its exciting new Young Nature Leadership Grant. The goal of the grant is to encourage, foster and nurture youth to demonstrate their own leadership for nature. Canadian youth were invited to develop and implement (in 2017) a project inspired by the Canadian Parks Council’s recently published The Nature Playbook that connects a new generation with nature by bringing them into the nature. “As the Honorary Chair of Nature Canada’s Women for Nature initiative, I am delighted to see that Canada’s nature is in good hands,” says the Honourable Senator Diane Griffin. “These young women and their projects being recognized today are a… read more →

Ottawa, ON (May 11, 2017) – Nature Canada and Canadian Biodiversity are hosting a free public event at Brewer Park on Saturday, May 13th, to welcome back the birds for International Migratory Bird Day. This is an annual celebration with this year marking the Centennial of the Migratory Bird Convention Act – Canada’s first wildlife law. “Migratory birds are among nature’s most ambitious long-distance travellers. This spring birds are facing an extra challenge, with the cold and the historic flooding,” says Jill Sturdy, NatureHood Program Manager for Nature Canada. “That gives us more reason to reach out and let people know how they can help be a good neighbour to wildlife, which could include planting native plants, putting up a… read more →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2017 – Kérastase Canada joins forces with Nature Canada to celebrate Earth Day and the Launch of Aura Botanica; a new 98% natural range of haircare made with organic and responsibly sourced ingredients. Aura Botanica has transformed nature’s raw power into a refined experience for women which makes for a perfect collaboration with Nature Canada and its Women for Nature program. Women for Nature is the collaborative voices of Canadian women with vision – women of influence who chose to demonstrate their passion for nature and pass their values on to others to drive change. The program focuses on connecting more Canadians with nature, an idea Kérastase and Aura Botanica fully embrace. Kérastase will be donating all… read more →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa (April 5, 2017) – The report of the Expert Panel reviewing Canada’s environmental assessment law, released today, provides a strong foundation for restoring public trust in how natural resources are developed, says Nature Canada. “Congratulations to the Expert Panel on an excellent report. If implemented by legislation, the Panel’s recommendations would greatly assist in achieving sustainability, reducing Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions, protecting biodiversity, and promoting reconciliation with Indigenous people” says Stephen Hazell, Nature Canada’s Director of Conservation and General Counsel. “This past autumn, the Expert Panel heard from Canadians at hearings across the country demanding a next-generation law to assess the effects of proposed developments such as pipelines, oil sands projects, dams and mines,” says Hazell. “This report… read more →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa (March 22, 2017)—Nature Canada congratulates the federal government for its commitment to nature in the 2017 federal budget, including providing $25 million over  5 years for the Indigenous Guardians Pilot Project to provide indigenous communities with resources to manage nature conservation on their traditional lands. Nature Canada is also pleased by the investment of $30 million over 5 years for completion of the Trans Canada Trail, providing millions of Canadians with opportunities to enjoy nature. “We are pleased to see a re-commitment to Canada protecting 17 per cent of its lands and inland waters by 2020 as required under the Aichi Targets of the Convention on Biological Diversity”, says Eleanor Fast, Executive Director of Nature Canada.… read more →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON (March 21, 2017) – The report that the Expert Panel reviewing Canada’s environmental assessment law will release next week is critical to restoring public trust in how natural resources are developed, say environmental law experts. The report is the result of the Expert Panel’s nationwide engagement, which gathered input from scientific and legal experts, Indigenous peoples, industry representatives and members of the public. “This past autumn, the Expert Panel heard from Canadians at hearings across the country demanding a next-generation law to assess the effects of proposed developments such as pipelines, oil sands projects, dams and mines,” said Anna Johnston, Staff Counsel at West Coast Environmental Law. “The recommendations of the Expert Panel – and… read more →

CALGARY, AB—(March 19, 2017)—Nature Canada, Canada’s oldest national nature conservation charity, is hosting a reception tomorrow evening, Monday, March 20, 2017 to recognize the Honourable Lois E. Mitchell, CM AOE, LLD, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta as the newest member of its Women for Nature initiative. Nature Canada’s Women for Nature initiative brings together women of influence who choose to demonstrate their passion for nature and drive change. The reception is scheduled to begin at 4:30 pm at the Hotel Arts, 119 12th Ave SW, Calgary. Media are invited to attend the reception. As Canada approaches its 150th anniversary in 2017, Nature Canada aims to accelerate its positive impact on the natural world with the collaborative partnership of 150 women of… read more →

Ottawa, ON (March 10, 2017) ― Nature Canada’s Women for Nature is launching an exciting new Young Nature Leadership Grant today. The goal of the grant is to encourage, foster and nurture youth to demonstrate their own leadership for nature. Canadian youth are invited to develop and implement (in 2017) a project inspired by the Canadian Parks Council’s recently published The Nature Playbook that connects a new generation with nature by bringing them into the nature game. Grant recipients will have the opportunity to be mentored and coached by Women for Nature. “As the 101st founding member of Nature Canada’s Women for Nature, it gives me great pleasure to be part of this new initiative that encourages, fosters and nurtures… read more →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON (February 3, 2017)―Bird Studies Canada, Nature Canada and the Gosling Foundation are announcing the launch of a new Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBA) Local Action Fund today that provides local organizations with grants to engage more people in protecting IBAs. The Fund will help to coordinate local actions to help protect, restore or enhance biodiversity and ecosystem integrity within threatened IBAs. “Nature Canada is very excited to be partnering with Bird Studies Canada and the Gosling Foundation to help local communities engage in nature conservation,” says Eleanor Fast, Executive Director of Nature Canada. “This new Fund will make a difference in helping to protect birds and their habitats across the country.” “This partnership is… read more →

Margaret Atwood and Chantal Kreviazuk Two of Canada’s exemplary public icons are featured guests (OTTAWA Sept. 30, 2016)—Nature Canada, Canada’s oldest conservation charity, will roll out the ‘Green Carpet’ tonight at its inaugural Nature Canada Ball to honour Canada’s premiere supporter of nature and the outdoors, Madame Sophie Grégoire Trudeau. Madame Grégoire Trudeau will be honoured tonight as the 100th member of Nature Canada’s Women for Nature initiative. Madame Grégoire Trudeau will be the Patron of the Ball. “Our natural environment plays a strong role in our family. Whether it’s out for a hike or gliding along in a canoe or a paddle board in the Gatineau region, there are distinct physical and mental benefits – for children and for… read more →