Media Releases

TORONTO, Oct. 4, 2017 — World Wildlife Fund Canada would like to thank David Miller for four years of conservation achievements as president and CEO, and wish him well in his new role as North America regional director and ambassador for inclusive climate action for C40 Cities, the climate leadership group of...

OTTAWA, September 30, 2017 — Today’s announcement of a new partnership between the federal government and the government of Nunatsiavut has the potential to create strong protections for the marine area off northern Labrador, a rich and fragile Arctic ecosystem.   About the agreement:   The signed Statement of Intent recognizes...

OTTAWA, Sept. 25, 2017 – A new national community-based freshwater monitoring program using environmental DNA technology to provide the data necessary to help reverse the decline of freshwater wildlife is being launched today by WWF-Canada.   Working with partners, WWF-Canada will improve watershed management and wildlife protection by using...

TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2017 – Canada’s wildlife are in trouble, and those species that are declining are suffering deep losses, new research from WWF-Canada shows.   The Living Planet Report Canada, published today, is the most comprehensive synthesis of Canadian wildlife population trends ever conducted. It shows that on...

IQALUIT, August 28, 2017 – Statement from Paul Crowley, WWF-Canada’s vice-president of Arctic conservation, on the announcement made by the Government of Nunavut and Kitikmeot Inuit Association that the Grays Bay Road and Port project has been submitted to Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) for approval:    “The Government...

TORONTO, Aug. 16, 2017 — Projects to uncover lost rivers, reclaim a golf course and undo damage caused by old industrial logging practices are the inaugural recipients of the new WWF-Canada Restoration Fund, made possible through a partnership with Coca-Cola Canada. These endeavours will improve habitat for species at...

Position Description WWF-Canada is seeking an individual who has a passion for people and wants to make a positive contribution to this planet for future generations. The Director will be responsible for establishing strategies and plans for major gift fundraising ($10,000+) that are donor-centric and deliver near and long...

POND INLET, August 14, 2017 — After more than 30 years of negotiations, one of Canada’s most wildlife-rich Arctic areas will be protected, with an extended boundary that will make it the largest marine protected area in Canada, Parks Canada announced today. The proposed area’s boundaries have between extended...

TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2017 — The following statement from WWF-Canada president and CEO David Miller is in response to this Government of Canada announcement of new measures to protect North Atlantic right whales.    “WWF-Canada is pleased that the Government of Canada has taken measures to slow ships in...

Position Description WWF-Canada seeks to hire a dedicated Communications Specialist to assist our Development teams in growing our revenue to support ambitious conservation goals at Canada’s largest international conservation organization. You will work in concert with our Conservation teams and in close collaboration with our Communications team to develop...