Trout Unlimited Canada is optimistic about new federal funding for conservation, announced in yesterday’s 2018 Federal Budget.
The budget commits $1.3 billion over 5 years to support Canada’s biodiversity and protect species at risk. This includes $500 million to a nature fund aimed at supporting species protection, protecting sensitive ecosystems, and helping Indigenous groups play a role in conservation efforts. According to the budget documents, the remaining funding will:
Increase the federal capacity to protect species at risk and put in place new recovery initiatives for priority species, areas and threats to our environment.
Expand national wildlife areas and migratory bird sanctuaries.
Increase the federal capacity to manage protected areas, including national parks.
Continue implementation of the Species at Risk Act by supporting assessment, listing, recovery planning and action planning activities.
Establish a coordinated network of conservation areas working with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners.
We are encouraged by this historic federal investment and look forward to continuing work with our chapters and partners to continue to conserve, protect and restore Canada’s freshwater ecosystems.
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