Tomorrow, as we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as #OrangeShirtDay, we honour and remember the First Nations, Inuit and Métis children who suffered at the hands of government-sanctioned residential schools. #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation

3,680 wildfire stories in Canadian media. Only 170 mentioned climate change.

Each year, millions of birds lose their lives during their migration after colliding with buildings. #GlobalBirdRescue

As nature loss increases, economists are warning it could destabilize markets.

ICYMI Canadians do not want to sacrifice nature for development Political leaders ignore that at their peril Canadians soundly reject the notion that they must sacrifice conservation protections for economic development. @naturecanada.bsky.social #majorprojects #cdnpoli #environment

Canadians do not want to sacrifice nature for development

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s pledge to build faster – “Build, baby, build” – helped propel the Liberals to victory, but his government’s

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We're wondering what's hiding in the new tabled legislation, C-39: Building Canada Strong Act, which is an 232 page omnibus bill affecting a vast array of legislation and touching every sector of Canadian life... is the 'extinction agenda' still on the table?

Turn your lights off at night! It's bird migration season.

"Extinction is neither a necessary nor an acceptable cost for development. It is outlandish that the federal government announced billions of dollars in public funds to protect nature, and the next week, it announced plans to let private corporations lay waste to nature." - @maharaj.org

Why is nature being sold off by Ottawa? Liberal Cabinet Ministers are expected to table legislation with major environmental consequences after a summer of consultation on the proposed “Extinction Papers” -- says @naturecanada.bsky.social Read more: #nature #environment #majorprojects #cdnpoli

Why is nature being sold off by Ottawa?

Liberal Cabinet Ministers are expected to table legislation with major environmental consequences after a summer of consultation

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It's International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer... remember that time the world came together and solved a global problem... could we do that again?

For Immediate Release: REACTION: Nature Canada: Min. LeBlanc Hears Clear Rebuke Of “Extinction Papers” naturecanada.ca/news/stateme... #cdnpoli #nature #majorprojects #extinctionpapers #environment @naturecanada.bsky.social

REACTION: Nature Canada: Min. LeBlanc Hears Clear Rebuke Of "Extinction Papers" - Nature Canada

The federal government's "What we Heard" consultation report on its proposed Getting Major Project Built policy paper gives hope that this government is listening to Canadians and taking us seriously.

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About half of Canadians say environmental considerations have a strong influence on their vote in both federal and provincial elections. @mark-carney.bsky.social

REACTION: The federal government’s “What we Heard” consultation report on its proposed Getting Major Project Built policy paper gives hope that this government is listening to Canadians and taking us seriously. Read more from Nature Canada's Director of Policy, @akaashmaharaj.bsky.social 1/2

Canadians support fully protecting some areas of the ocean even if it limits economic activity. @mark-carney.bsky.social

Canadians do not want to sacrifice nature for development say Emily McMillan and @maharaj.org of @naturecanada.bsky.social Read our client op-ed in the Winnipeg Free Press: www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal... #cdnpoli #nature #majorprojects #environment

Opinion: Canadians do not want to sacrifice nature for development

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s pledge to build faster — “Build, baby, build” — helped propel the Liberals to victory, but his government’s push to fast-track major development projects by cutting enviro...

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A majority of Canadians say protecting species should take priority even where it may constrain economic development. @mark-carney.bsky.social

Nature Canada Director of Policy @akaashmaharaj.bsky.social Appointed to the Canadian Environment Domestic Advisory Group If we make this treaty succeed, we will increase prosperity for all Canadians while systematically lifting environmental standards across our country. https://bit.ly/4AgzzeW

Nature Canada Director of Policy Appointed to the Canadian Environment Domestic Advisory Group (CEDAG) - Nature Canada

At the invitation of Canada’s Environment Minister, Nature Canada’s Director of Policy, Akaash Maharaj has officially joined the Canadian Environment Domestic Advisory Group (CEDAG).

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More than 80% of Canadians believe governments have a responsibility to prevent species in Canada from going extinct. @mark-carney.bsky.social

75% of Canadians agree safeguarding Canada’s natural heritage should be a key consideration when building the country.

"Nature Canada – in our submitted response to the government’s proposals – has identified more than a dozen practical reforms that do just that. The government should take them seriously." @naturecanada.bsky.social #cdnpoli #nature #majorprojects #environment

Canada can build major projects faster without sacrificing nature protections

Wildfires raging in Canada this summer not only underscore the severe threat that climate change poses to the country’s ecosystems

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Have a recommendation? Comment below! Here are 3 podcast recommendations to help you discover nature, learn about wildlife, and explore solutions to protect nature and our environment. Best nature podcasts, environmental podcast recommendations, learn about birds, Indigenous-led conservation

Six questions fondamentales que le gouvernement fédéral a esquivées dans l’espoir d’accélérer la réalisation de projets d’envergure – la population canadienne mérite des réponses quoimedia.com/six-question... #cdnpoli #canpol #environnement @maharaj.org @naturecanada.bsky.social

Six questions fondamentales que le gouvernement fédéral a esquivées dans l’espoir d’accélérer la réalisation de projets d’envergure – la population canadienne mérite des réponses

L’investissement historique de 3,8 milliards de dollars dans le secteur de la nature est réduit à néant par les propositions du gouvernement

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ICYMI For Immediate Release: New EKOS Poll Shows #Canadians Reject Weakening #Nature Protections for Development Findings suggest governments may be underestimating the political importance Canadians place on protecting #species and #ecosystems @naturecanada.bsky.social #cdnpoli #environment

New EKOS Poll Shows Canadians Reject Weakening Nature Protections for Development - Nature Canada

The “Credit Check” Before the Loan: Why bypassing environmental reviews won't build major projects faster.

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“Well, my hope for the environment, for all things living, and all things good, just nature in general, [is] that we should pay more attention to how we’re treating our mountains, how we’re treating our world, how we’re just treating everything." We'll do our best Dolly Partion! Rest in Peace.

Sept 23 - Toronto

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One month until River Run! Chrissy Isaacs & Clayton Thomas-Müller will be at River Run fighting for mercury justice. Will you march with them? On Sept. 23, thousands will march through Toronto with Grassy Narrows - will you? RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/river... #RiverRun2026 #GrassyNarrows

Canada can build major projects faster without sacrificing nature protections, says Emily McMillan and Akaash Maharaj at @naturecanada.bsky.social Read our client oped in Post Media: calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #nature #cdnpoli #majorprojects #environment

Canada can build major projects faster without sacrificing nature protections

It is time for the federal government to adopt practical solutions that speed up project approvals without sacrificing nature protections.

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It's International Wolf Day and we found this first image in our google drive from an unknown past. It's giving 90s tourist shirt and we love it.

Echoing some words of Wab Kinew: they are attention seekers throwing a "timber tantrum" and playing "political games" about something serious.

Know anyone who has stepped up in extraordinary ways to protect wildlife and our natural world? Nominate a person or an organization who inspires you! https://naturecanada.ca/about/our-people/awards-scholarships/

We want bees to survive. There was a Snoopy comic going around with similar text that was ironically AI generated so we took inspiration from it and used original illustrations from A.A. Milne's 1926 book Winnie-the-Pooh that are in the public domain.