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Minister
François-Philippe
Champagne
Government of Canada
Prime Minister
Mark
Carney
Government of Canada / Gouvernment du Canada
Minister
Julie
Dabrusin
Government of Canada
Dear Prime Minister and Ministers responsible for safeguarding Canada's future, Federal funding for nature protection is set to expire on March 31. If it is not renewed, critical conservation work across Canada will come to a halt. When Carney spoke of bold new approaches to protect Canada’s natural heritage, Canadians believed action would follow. Instead, as this funding deadline approaches, nature protection programs, Indigenous-led conservation initiatives, and restoration projects face uncertainty. If this funding lapses, years of research, partnerships, and progress will be lost. Momentum will stall. Trust built with communities and Indigenous leaders will erode. Previous federal investments will be left unfulfilled. Canada cannot afford to let the clock run out on nature. I recognize the importance of growing Canada’s economy to improve the cost of daily life and to position our country as a strong trading partner on the global stage; however, your approach has opened the door to exemptions on Canada’s federal environmental guardrails. You’ve diluted accountability frameworks and the democratic process. What your government fails to see is that protecting nature is the key to unlocking economic opportunity. I urge you to show the foresight and political will needed to keep nature at the forefront of planning and decision-making. Protecting nature is not only about the environment—it is also about good governance, long-term resilience, and smart economics. The most efficient way to fast-track industrial growth is to have clear guardrails for nature protection, and Indigenous representation, at the early stages of development; it minimizes the likelihood of legal challenges which could delay projects and ensures a smoother process. It doesn’t have to be one or the other. Economic growth and environmental sustainability can go hand-in-hand if your government: - Renew and strengthen federal conservation funding before March 31. - Integrates nature into government mandates, decisions, actions and economic mindset. - Respects Indigenous rights and leadership, with full funding for Indigenous Guardians and meaningful Indigenous engagement and public participation in planning. These are not radical commitments, and they build on what your government has already promised. This year’s Auditor General Report showed we have the tools, knowledge, and public support to protect 30% of Canada’s land, freshwater and ocean by 2030. You can get us there if you act now. Renew federal nature funding and demonstrate that Canada will not abandon its commitment to current and future generations. The clock is ticking. Sincerely, {user_data~First Name} {user_data~Last Name} {user_data~Postal Code}
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