Media Releases

Vancouver, April 12, 2017 –  Reducing ocean noise by more than three decibels over 10 years would create a key condition for the recovery of the orcas of the Salish Sea off the B.C. coast, say 20 marine scientists. In this letter sent to the Prime Minister and federal...

TORONTO, April 9, 2017 – WWF-Canada’s 27th annual CN Tower Climb for Nature broke records this weekend for the fastest climb time, most registered climbers and most dollars raised.   Click here for video highlights from this year’s CN Tower Climb for Nature.   The inaugural Elite Climb Challenge on...

OTTAWA — Major weaknesses in response preparedness mean remote Arctic communities face an almost certain environmental catastrophe in the event of an Arctic shipping oil spill, reports released by WWF-Canada today reveal. The research uncovered major issues with the state and availability of oil-spill response equipment, limited training resources...

OTTAWA – A new report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), in partnership with the U.S.-based Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre, has identified seven globally significant marine sites in the Arctic Ocean — including two in Canada — that warrant protection...

IQALUIT — Arctic sea-ice extent has hit a record low for the third year in a row, this year losing an area equivalent to the size of Iceland. Low sea-ice extent means there is less habitat for critical Arctic species such as polar bears, walrus, seals, belugas, narwhals and bowhead...

TORONTO, March 23, 2017 — WWF-Canada invites speedy athletes to compete in Toronto’s tallest challenge to become the fastest to scale all 1,776 steps in the inaugural Elite Climb Challenge as part of the annual CN Tower Climb For Nature community fundraiser. About the Elite Climb Challenge Who: Anyone...

ST JOHN’S, March 23, 2017 —  Annual monitoring of capelin stocks around Newfoundland and Labrador should begin immediately for the health of the forage fish species, WWF-Canada says.     In its report on rebuilding the northern cod fishery,  Charting a Sustainable Future, the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans recommends...

TORONTO, March 22, 2017 — In response to the federal budget released today, WWF-Canada president and CEO David Miller issued the following statement:     “Building on the progress of last year’s budget in prioritizing climate change and marine protected areas, Budget 2017 includes a variety of tools that will...

Position Description WWF-Canada is committed to 100 per cent renewable energy by 2050 or before. Diesel fuel is the primary energy source for Arctic communities in Canada – a dependency that has negative environmental impacts, high logistical and financial costs, negatively impacts and hinders the self-sufficiency of northern communities....

TORONTO, March 13, 2017 — Nominations are now open for the inaugural $10,000 Glen Davis Conservation Leadership Prize to honour the slain philanthropist, and to reward a conservation hero who has made personal financial sacrifices.   About Glen Davis Canadian businessman and philanthropist. Leading supporter of WWF-Canada’s Endangered Spaces...

VICTORIA, March 10, 2017 — The federal government’s newly released Species at Risk Act action plan to ensure the future of the northern and southern resident orca populations in Canada does not include the strong, immediate actions that would help this species teetering on the edge of survival.  ...

WWF-Canada is seeking a professional, detail-oriented and enthusiastic individual whose primary role is to support the Donor Relations and Services Department through Reception, Customer Service and Administrative duties. Through this position, candidates have the opportunity to learn more about conservation and the not-profit sector, as well as gain new...