Media Releases

IQALUIT, Dec. 12, 2016 – Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation’s new plan to extend its Arctic shipping period to Dec. 31 and its expectation to ship during winter months “if required” should not be permitted without a full review and public hearings, WWF-Canada says. Currently, Baffinland is only allowed to...

OTTAWA – To protect the especially sensitive Arctic ecosystem, WWF-Canada is urging Transport Canada – which is currently revising safety and pollution regulations – to officially adopt the same or stronger levels of regulations on grey water discharged in waters north of 60 degrees latitude as apply south of...

TORONTO, Dec. 8, 2016 — WWF-Canada celebrates the announcement today that the International Joint Commission of the Canadian and United States governments has approved Plan 2014, the water-level and flow-management plan for Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Implementation will result in the biggest natural aquatic ecosystem restoration...

HALIFAX, Dec. 7, 2016 — The Bay of Fundy herring fishery will need continued support to ensure the fishery remains sustainable, WWF-Canada says, despite last week’s announcement that it has been granted the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for meeting global standards for sustainability.  WWF-Canada was pleased to see...

ST. JOHN’S, N.L., Dec. 7, 2016 — WWF-Canada and Fish, Food and Allied Workers (FFAW-Unifor) released their action plan today for rebuilding northern cod in Newfoundland and Labrador. The comprehensive action plan is a milestone in a Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) run by WWF-Canada and FFAW-Unifor on the northern...

IQALUIT – The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) has designated barren-ground caribou (Rangifer tarandus groenlandicus) as “threatened,” bolstering calls by WWF-Canada to protect key habitat for this essential Arctic species.   This is the first time COSEWIC has assessed barren-ground caribou, and the threatened...

TORONTO, Dec. 6, 2016 –  Registration opens Wednesday Dec. 7 for WWF-Canada’s CN Tower Climb for Nature, Toronto’s tallest challenge taking place on Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9, 2017.   Those who sign-up and start fundraising early earn one Early Bird Draw ballot for every $500 raised...

Position Description The Associate Specialist, Community Giving is integral to the success of WWF-Canada’s third party fundraising programs and other critical community campaigns.  This role is responsible for contributing directly to achieving the stewardship and revenue goals of the third party fundraising program and will apply in-depth industry knowledge...

MONTREAL, Dec. 5 2016 – Science, industry, government and communities are coming together for the first time to share knowledge, projects and expertise on urban biodiversity in a new initiative launched in Montreal today by Concertation Montréal and WWF-Canada. Biopolis.ca, the new digital platform at the heart of the...

Position Description Every year WWF-Canada hosts the CN Tower Climb for Nature which is the organization’s most significant volunteer and fundraising event.  The 2-day event sees over 500 volunteers and 6,000 climbers come out in support of WWF-Canada’s conservation work across Canada and raises over $1.2 million!  Every person...

But approval of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion pushes B.C.’s southern resident killer whale population closer to extinction TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2016 — David Miller, president and CEO of WWF-Canada, made the following statement today. “WWF-Canada welcomes Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement today that Enbridge Inc.’s Northern Gateway pipeline project...

Position Description The Specialist, Email Campaigns & Digital Communications is responsible for planning and executing WWF-Canada’s robust email marketing program, building and maintaining content on wwfcastg.wwf.ca, and supporting internal teams with their digital needs. A key member of the Digital Communications team, this role will provide leadership and guidance...