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The private member’s Bill C-248 to establish Ojibway National Urban Park (C-248) has passed second reading in the House of Commons and the Environment and Sustainable Development Committee. Wildlands League continues our support for the bill as it works its … Continued

Statement by Janet Sumner in response to today’s announcement by the PM: Wildlands League welcomes the commitment by the Government of Canada and philanthropic community to invest in conservation led by Omushkego people. This could be a game changer and … Continued

Groups seek legal remedy from Competition Bureau OTTAWA/TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORY OF THE ALGONQUIN ANISHNAABEG PEOPLE — Ahead of the world’s biggest nature conference in a decade, eight leading environmental organizations from across Canada have filed a complaint with the Competition … Continued

Deal encourages destructive practices in habitat for next 5 years  TORONTO – A newly signed agreement between Canada and Ontario will do more harm than good for threatened boreal caribou in the province, leading environmental groups say. The agreement, released … Continued

Dangerous precedent for federal decision-making at core of concerns BRADFORD, ONTARIO, TRADITIONAL TERRITORIES OF SEVERAL FIRST NATIONS INCLUDING THE WENDAKE-NIONWENTSÏO, ANISHINABEWAKI, HAUDENOSAUNEE, AND THE MISSISSAUGAS OF THE CREDIT FIRST NATION, MARCH 16, 2022 – On Monday, March 14th, seven environmental … Continued

After two decades of government inaction, groups warn of legal action if statutory standards to protect species are not met OTTAWA/TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORY OF THE ALGONQUIN ANISHNAABEG PEOPLE — A new draft conservation agreement for threatened boreal caribou in Ontario … Continued

Ontario fails to get job done, misses another federal deadline TORONTO – In the wake of the Ontario Auditor General’s damning audit on species at risk, leading environmental groups are calling on federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault to step in … Continued

Here’s what our Executive Director said: “I fell in love with our northern ocean on a trip to Hudson Bay to learn about belugas and polar bears. Safeguarding this marine ecosystem is not only important to Canada but to the … Continued

Resolution sets strong precedent of accountability for future mining projects TORONTO, ONT./TRADITIONAL TERRITORY OF THE HURON-WENDAT, THE ANISHNAABEG, HAUDENOSAUNEE, CHIPPEWAS AND THE MISSISSAUGAS OF THE CREDIT FIRST NATION (Boozhoo, Kino Weya, Ya’at’eeh Shi’kis) An eight-year struggle for accountability in Ontario’s … Continued

For Immediate Release Canada Makes Significant Investment in Nature to Protect 25% of Lands and Ocean by 2025 Toronto, Ontario – Wildlands League commends the federal government for significant investments that will help safeguard Canada’s incredible natural legacy and heritage … Continued