Media Releases

November 14, 2017 – For the first time, Canada’s free-flowing rivers have been assessed on a national scale to identify our nation’s wild rivers. Launched today, World Wildlife Fund Canada’s Wild Rivers report lists Canada’s top 10 longest wild rivers. Despite these rivers having tremendous ecological value and supporting...

​Position description WWF-Canada seeks a dynamic and well-rounded Communications Specialist with strong writing skills, demonstrated media savvy and a strong strategic sensibility. The ideal candidate will be an experienced writer/editor with the ability to synthesize complex information into compelling narratives for various platforms and differing audiences. A background in...

WWF-Canada and northern coastal community members will host representatives from the Canadian Coast Guard, Transport Canada, and members of B.C. First Nations and Alaskan Tribes this week to discuss how to improve oil spill response capacity in the North.   Following the release of several WWF-Canada reports in March...

VICTORIA, Oct. 28, 2017 — World Wildlife Fund Canada congratulates the government on making significant increases in the amount of the country’s marine territory protected. Marine protected areas (MPAs) where wildlife and ecosystems can recover from human impacts are vital to reverse biodiversity loss.  David Miller, president and CEO...

TORONTO, Oct. 26, 2017 – Megan Leslie, former parliamentarian and current vice-president of ocean conservation for World Wildlife Fund Canada, will be the next president and CEO of the conservation organization, the board of directors announced today. Leslie will assume the role beginning Dec. 1. This comes after the...

Position Description The Specialist, Social Video is a high-energy, organized and creative professional responsible for the creation of all videos used in WWF-Canada social media channels and other platforms under the direction of the Manager, Social Media. The primary focus of this role will be to increase the volume...

TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2017 – Outstanding corporate partners and champions who led innovative employee engagement and sustainability initiatives were celebrated by WWF-Canada’s Living Planet @ Work program, presented by RSA, at WWF-Canada’s 2017 annual supporter recognition event.   WWF-Canada is proud to acknowledge the accomplishments of those who went above...

ST JOHN’S, October 13, 2017 — Work is underway by World Wildlife Fund Canada to restore a capelin spawning beach at Ship Cove, Placentia Bay, NL. Funding for the project comes from the Coastal Restoration Fund, part of the $3.7 million grant by Fisheries and Oceans Canada that was...

TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2017 – There are countless gift options every holiday season, but few are as meaningful or as memorable as helping to reverse the decline of iconic wildlife in Canada and beyond. This year, World Wildlife Fund Canada is asking Canadians to give a gift that means...

IQALUIT – World Wildlife Fund Canada’s Arctic VP Paul Crowley made the following statement regarding the request made by the Inuit Circumpolar Council Pikialasorsuaq Commission for the governments of Canada and Denmark to demand the postponement of a rocket launch scheduled for October 13 until a non-toxic launch fuel...

Saint John, October 6, 2017 – In response to New Brunswick’s draft Water Strategy released today, World Wildlife Fund-Canada is urging the government to follow the lead of other provinces by considering a more comprehensive approach to water management. Our response: Simon J. Mitchell, Senior Specialist, Freshwater at WWF-Canada...

TORONTO – After spending 14 years on the Species at Risk Act (SARA), plans to protect boreal caribou pops are still stalled, with no progress on action plans necessary to protect their critical habitat and boost their recovery.   Because the boreal caribou’s range extends across the country (specifically in...