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WWF-Canada seeks new leader and thanks David Miller

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...
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Faster, better freshwater monitoring through new citizen-scientist program

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...
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Significant Canadian wildlife declines revealed in new WWF-Canada study

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...
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Grays Bay project puts recovery of barren-ground caribou in jeopardy

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...
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Revealing lost rivers, restoring habitat the focus of new freshwater funds

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...
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Director, Major Gifts

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...
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Slowing ships a good start for North Atlantic right whales

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...
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Specialist, Development Communications

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...
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