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December 20, 2012
Nature Canada Dismayed by Decision to Grant  Green Light for Ostrander Point Wind Power Facility

December 13, 2012
Opinion: Debunking the Environment vs. Economy Myth to Save Endangered Species

December 13, 2012
3 in 5 Canadians say Federal Government Doing Too Little for Endangered Species

December 3, 2012
Nature Canada Responds to COSEWIC Assessments with Call for Strong Federal Action to Protect Species at Risk

November 30, 2012
Prairie Grasslands and Species at Risk Protected

November 21, 2012
Environmental groups, First Nations join in opposition to omnibus Bill C-45

November 20, 2012
Minister Kent Launches “Canada’s Coolest School Trip” Contest

November 1, 2012
Nature Canada and National Capital Region Naturalist Clubs Host First Tour of Lac Deschênes Important Bird Area

October 16, 2012
Marine conservation e-Atlas marks a breakthrough in sharing data to manage the world's oceans

October 2, 2012
Nature Canada applauds recommended wind power rules to protect birds, bats

September 13, 2012
Federal government decision to divest control of prairie pastures puts 31 endangered species at risk, say nature groups

August 24, 2012
Ecology of National Parks threatened: New law opens door to development without environmental review

August 23, 2012
Environmental Law Centre to Represent Wildlife Conservation Groups as Northern Gateway Review Enters Final Stages

June 27, 2012
State of Canada's Birds: First-of-its-kind Report Shows Heavy Influence of Humans on Health of Bird Species

June 22, 2012
Grade 8 students once again receive free passes to Canada's beloved places

June 18, 2012
Nature Canada Comments on Members of Parliament Passing Bill C-38

May 24, 2012

Thousands Join National Black Out Speak Out Campaign

May 6, 2012
Environmental Groups Launch Major Campaign to Defend Nature and Democracy

May 4, 2012
Nature Canada Urges Canadians to Help Birds on International Migratory Bird Day

April 12, 2012
Canadians Oppose Turning Lakes into Dumps, Even at Expense of Jobs, According to National Poll

March 30, 2012
Prime Minister Chooses Resource Exports Over the Environment in Federal Budget

March 27, 2012
Parks Canada Announces Winner of “Canada’s Coolest School Trip Contest”

February 28, 2012
Nature Canada Receives Award for its Efforts to Conserve Wildlife Habitat in Canada

February 1, 2012
Canadians Invited to Help Choose the Winner of Canada’s Coolest School Trip

December 14, 2011
Environmental Groups Support Environmental Commissioner's Call for Transparency

November 28, 2011
Nature Canada Supports Senate Motion for Moratorium on Wind Projects in Important Bird Areas

November 23, 2011
Federal Government Must Prevent Extinction of Sage-Grouse in Canada

November 10, 2011
Nature Canada Supports Minister's Decision to List Polar Bear Under Species At Risk Act

November 10, 2011
Ian Davidson Joins Minister Peter Kent In Launching Canada's Coolest School Trip Contest

October 26, 2011
International Conservation Groups Urge Action to Save Canada's Freshwater

October 17, 2011

Nature Canada Celebrates Establishment of Sable Island National Park

October 12, 2011
Nature Canada Thanks Mara Kerry for 11 Years of Service (12/10/11)

October 10, 2011
Show Your Love of Forests - Enter the Nature Canada Hug A Tree Photo Contest

September 9, 2011
Communiqué from the Emergency Sage‐grouse Summit

July 8, 2011
Nature Canada Submits Comments on Proposed Species At Risk Action Plan for Piping Plover

June 22, 2011
Celebrating Canadian Leaders in Nature Conservation

June 21, 2011

New Birding Trail Unveiled, Nature Canada Signs Manitoba-Israel MOU Protecting Birds, Promoting Ecotourism

June 20, 2011
Nature Canada Applauds Efforts to Recognize UNESCO World Heritage Site on Eastside of Lake Winnipeg, Signs on to Manitoba-Israel Birding and Guiding Memorandum of Understanding

June 9, 2011
Nature Organizations Oppose Wind Energy Projec that Harms Wildlife

June 7, 2011
Green Budget Coalition Assessment of Budget 2011

April 8, 2011
Election 2011: Nature Canada Releases Questions for Candidates

April 5, 2011
Alexander Keith’s Gives Canadians the Chance to Donate up to $75,000 to Eco-Charities This Spring

March 24, 2011
Green Budget Coalition Responds to Budget 2011

March 10, 2011
Leaders Celebrate a Decade of Conservation Efforts as U.S. Bird Protection Law Turns Ten

January 31, 2011

Call for Resolutions: Nature Canada Members and Affiliates Are Invited to Submit Resolutions by March 26, 2011

January 25, 2011
In the Wake of the Flood Released on DVD

January 18, 2011
Special Nature Canada Members Meeting Called for February 25, 2011

January 17, 2011
Species-at-risk defenders walk away from NAFTA review process

November 29, 2010
Media Advisory: Nature Canada Spokesperson Available to Comment on the Latest Assessments by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada

November 25, 2010
Green Budget Coalition Releases Recommendations for 2011 Federal Budget

November 23, 2010
World Heritage Sites in Danger with Alberta’s Proposed Parks Act

November 22, 2010
Leading conservation groups say wind farm doesn't belong in Important Bird Area

October 25, 2010
Manitoba Premier and First Nations recognized for efforts to protect boreal heritage site

September 17, 2010
Nature Canada Spokesperson Available to Comment on Upcoming Parliamentary Session
Porte-parole à Nature Canada disponible pour commentaires au sujet de la prochaine séance parlementaire

September 1, 2010
National Wildlife Area Missing from Proposed Endangered Owl Habitat Designation

August 16, 2010
Create Protected Areas, End Use of Pesticides

June 17, 2010
Get to Know Program Announces Winners of 2010 Canadian Get to Know Contest

May 25, 2010
Suffield Coalition Concerned About Delay in Government Response - National Wildlife Areas Needed to Help Fight Extinction

May 18, 2010
Group celebrates National Park designation for Sable Island, and counts on strict management plan

May 4, 2010
A Geography of Hope for Biodiversity in the Americas - A conservation initiative joins sites and organizations working for bird conservation

April 27, 2010
National Nature Group Pleased With Next Step Toward Protecting Important Canadian Arctic Island

April 22, 2010
Canadian Grade 8 Students to Receive Free National Park Access: Minister Jim Prentice

April 19, 2010
Robert Bateman Invites Youth to Get to Know, Celebrate Biodiversity

April 15, 2010
Robert Bateman's National Writing and Art Contest to be Launched on Earth Day

April 12, 2010
Nature Canada Statement: National Energy Board Should Embrace Joint Review Panel's Sustainability Approach for the Mackenzie Gas Project

March 12, 2010
National Energy Board Rejects Joint Review Panel's Sustainability Approach for the Mackenzie Gas Project

March 12, 2010
Inside Suffield National Wildlife Area, Conservation Makes Sense, Coalition Argues

March 5, 2010
Green Budget Coalition Responds to Budget 2010: Encouraged on Water & Indicators, Disappointed Overall

February 11, 2010
Nature Canada Submits Comments on Mackenzie Gas Project Report

February 5, 2010
Nature Canada Hails Establishment of National, Provincial Parks in Labrador

February 4, 2010
Green Budget Coalition Prioritizes 3 Budget Actions: for Biodiversity, Water & Energy
La Coalition du budget vert privilégie 3 mesures budgétaires qui portent sur : la biodiversité, l'eau et l'énergie

January 28, 2010
Environmental Groups Call for a More Comprehensive Review of Northern Gateway Project

January 26, 2010
Groups applaud Ottawa's plans to protect island, but caution against public access

January 12, 2010
EnCana Avoids Trial on Charges of Canada Wildlife Act Violation in Suffield National Wildlife Area

December 31, 2009
Review Panel Releases Mackenzie Gas Project Report

December 8, 2009
Nature Canada Welcomes Announcement of Potential New Protected Area in the Northwest Passage

December 7, 2009
Global Warning - BirdLife's 5 asks for Copenhagen

December 7, 2009
Review Panel to Release Mackenzie Gas Project Report in December: Nature Canada Available for Comment

November 13, 2009
Nature Canada, Nature Alberta Call for Inquiry on Northern Gateway Project

October 21, 2009
KYOTOplus Campaign Reaches 100,000 Signatures

October 20, 2009
Clock is Ticking on Climate Change Accountability Act

October 9, 2009
Long-awaited Mackenzie Gas Project Report Expected in December

May 29, 2009
TransCanada Corporation Commits One Million Dollars to Support Bird Conservation in Canada

May 12, 2009
As Spring Birds Jam the Skies, Petitioners Call on Government to Protect Boreal Forest

May 11, 2009
Nature Canada Welcomes New Executive Director

April 30, 2009
Species at Risk Act Only Working for the Banff Springs Snail

April 21, 2009
Robert Bateman, Steve Nash and Nature Canada Invite Youth to Get Outdoors and Get To Know

January 28, 2009
Panel Confirms Need to Protect Suffield National Wildlife Area

January 28, 2009
Green Budget Coalition Responds to Budget

December 2, 2008
New Report Links Tar Sands with Bird Declines

November 10, 2008
Julie Gelfand to Step Down as Nature Canada President

October 3, 2008
Suffield Coalition Releases Video on Eve of Public Hearings

September 22, 2008
Report Highlights Bird Declines in North America

September 19, 2008
Poll: Canadians Want to See Party Leaders Debate Environment Issues

September 18, 2008
EnCana Appears in Court for Ninth Time to Face Wildlife Act Charges

August 22, 2008
Canada Establishes Three National Wildlife Areas in Nunavut

June 9, 2008
Court Rejects Challenge to Migratory Birds Convention Act

June 5, 2008
Five-Year Parliamentary Review of Species Law Set to Begin

May 23, 2008
Nature Canada Sends Environment Minister Baird a Letter on Eve of Climate Meeting

April 30, 2008
Bird Deaths in Tailings Ponds Renews Questions About Tar Sands Impact on Environment

April 22, 2008
Environmental Groups Challenge EnCana at Shareholders Meeting

April 7, 2008
Canada Takes Step Toward New National Park in Northwest Territories

March 7, 2008
Canada at crossroads: Government must seize opportunity to address environmental concerns

March 6, 2008
Report on Status of the Environment Paints Grim Picture of National Wildlife Areas in Canada

March 5, 2008
Green Budget Coalition to Flaherty: Budget 2008 Disappointing

February 19, 2008
Suffield Coalition Submits Evidence Against Drilling Project

December 19, 2007
Environmental Actions Advised for Budget 2008: Green Budget Coalition

December 5, 2007
EnCana Makes First Court Appearance After Being Charged With Violating Canada Wildlife Act

November 27, 2007
Mackenzie Gas Project Should Not Proceed, Nature Canada Tells Review Panel

November 21, 2007
More Than 10 Million Hectares in Northwest Territories Receive Temporary Protection

November 20, 2007
Groups Demand Province Halt Massive Destruction of Migratory Bird Nests in Ontario Forests

October 25, 2007
Nature Canada Hails Creation of Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area

October 17, 2007
The Nature Community Applauds Government of British Columbia on its Decision to Protect Mountain Caribou

October 11, 2007
Two New Biosphere Reserves
Put Canadian Important Bird Areas in the International Spotlight

August 15, 2007
Nature Canada Responds to Housing Development Project Proposed for Île Charron

August 8, 2007
Nature Canada Applauds Government of Canada on its Decision to Expand Nahanni

July 30, 2007
Conservation Groups Call EnCana’s Impact Assessment “Beyond Belief” Impact of Drilling inside Suffield National Wildlife Area is “Being Ignored”

July 25, 2007
Oil Spill Occurs Inside Important Bird Area

June 21, 2007
Millions of Birds Vanishing: Special Report

May 14, 2007
Scientists Worldwide Call For Protection Of Canada's Boreal Forest

March 20, 2007
Climate Change Measures Insufficient in 2007 Budget, Says Nature Canada

Charles and Roger

March 1, 2007
Suffield Files Reveal Disturbing Story of Environmental Degradation by Energy Giant EnCana

Feb 9, 2007
Feds Change Direction After Endangered Species Lawsuit

Feb 5, 2007
NAFTA Commission Confirms Canadian Failure To Enforce Wildlife Law Against Logging Companies

Jan 22, 2007
Nature Canada calls for immediate review to improve proposed Clean Air Act

Dec 19, 2006
Government of Grenada sells off National Park for Four Seasons resort

Dec 5, 2006
Canadian Conservation Groups Sue Federal Government
over Failure to Protect Endangered Shorebird

Nov 27, 2006
Environmental Groups Release Recommendations for 2007 Budget

Nov 15, 2006
Mackenzie Gas Project Threatens Federally Protected Sanctuary, Other Critical Bird Habitat

Oct 17, 2006
Nature Canada Applauds Federal Government’s Renewed Commitment to National Park System

Oct 11, 2006
International Commission asked to review Canada’s failure to enforce endangered species law

Oct 10, 2006
Open Letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Eve of Green Plan Announcement

Aug 8, 2006
Rona Ambrose served with legal notice -
Tiny species could cause big headache for Feds

July 10, 2006
Announcement Gives Naturalists a Stronger Voice for Nature

June 16, 2006
Carbon Tax Progress Commended by Green Budget Coalition

June 15, 2006
BirdLife Statement on Avian Influenza

June 5, 2006
Nature Canada Releases Report, Species at Risk Act: Three Years Later

April 28, 2006
Rare Bird Club names new Honorary Presidents

April 25, 2006
Full Environmental Assessment Called for Suffield National Wildlife Area: Nature Canada Cautiously Optimistic

April 12, 2006
BirdLife International Statement on Avian Influenza