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CPAWS BC

October 5, 2017

CPAWS applauds government commitment to establishing minimum standards for Canadian marine protected

Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) applauds the government for recognizing the need for minimum protection …

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September 8, 2017

Canada to Host Major International MPA Conference in 2021

Vancouver, Canada – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is delighted to announce that Canada will be hosting the …

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August 14, 2017

Stronger management needed for threatened populations of B.C. grizzlies, beyond trophy hunt ban

The Coast to Cascade Grizzly Bear Initiative is pleased to see that today’s statement by the  Provincial Government regarding ending …

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August 9, 2017

Conservationists urge government to establish Marine Protected Areas to protect endangered whales

Vancouver, BC – According to the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS), urgent measures need to be taken to protect …

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August 4, 2017

PM paddles in proposed Southern Strait of Georgia NMCA: Conservationists urge protection

Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society BC Chapter are pleased to see Prime Minister Trudeau and his …

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July 24, 2017

Canada lags behind the world in land protection: CPAWS report

Vancouver, BC – In its latest annual report on the state of protected areas in Canada, the Canadian Parks and …

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June 20, 2017

Changes to Canada’s Oceans Act a good start say conservationists, but more is needed

Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) welcomed the proposed changes to the Oceans Act and the …

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June 7, 2017

CPAWS expresses concern about Canada’s approach to Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures

Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) today responded to Minister Dominic LeBlanc’s announcement about Fisheries and …

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May 24, 2017

Canada proposes large marine protected area in BC

Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) cautiously welcomes the announcement of a potential new large marine protected …

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April 28, 2017

Reducing Vulnerability to Climate Change in Northern BC

Over the past 100 years, temperatures in Northern B.C. have increased by nearly three times the global average, and local …

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April 12, 2017

BC’s new Boreal Caribou Plan is an improvement, but leaves questions unanswered

Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s BC Chapter (CPAWS-BC) welcomes the provincial government’s proposed Boreal Caribou Recovery …

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March 23, 2017

New campsites a welcome addition, but need long-term funding

Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s BC Chapter (CPAWS-BC) welcomes the B.C. Government’s announcement today about new campsites being …

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March 6, 2017

New report indicates BC government not doing enough to protect caribou in South Peace region

Vancouver, BC – A new report on the protection of Southern Mountain Caribou in B.C. (Central Group populations) suggests that …

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February 16, 2017

Saving Canada’s Sea of Glass: Conservation groups welcome Canada’s newest MPA

Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is celebrating a new marine protected area for Canada’s ancient …

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February 3, 2017

New Funding for BC Parks and Additional Park Rangers

Vancouver, BC – CPAWS-BC welcomes the B.C. government’s announcement yesterday of an increase in funding for BC Parks, totaling $25M over …

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December 30, 2016

CPAWS welcomes opportunity to improve protection of Scott Islands marine National Wildlife Area

Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is concerned about the weak protection measures that have been …

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December 21, 2016

CPAWS welcomes joint Canada-USA commitment to protect the Arctic

Vancouver, B.C – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) today welcomed the announcement that all Arctic Canadian waters will …

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December 3, 2016

Conservationists welcome progress on MPAs but remain concerned about protection of Scott Islands

Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) has mixed feelings about today’s announcement that Scott Islands marine …

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December 2, 2016

A better future for our provincial parks

December 2, 2016 – VANCOUVER –The province has just announced a new plan for the future of our provincial park …

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November 30, 2016

CPAWS-BC Statement of support for the Ktunaxa Nation’s Qat’muk Declaration

Six years ago the Ktunaxa Nation Council, on the behalf of the Ktunaxa Nation, released a declaration affirming their cultural and spiritual …

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November 20, 2016

Solid Foundations for International Graduates

In November 2016, the federal government announced changes to the Express Entry system to make it easier for international graduates …

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September 13, 2016

BC’s Glass Sponge Reefs Announced as Mission Blue Hope Spot

Vancouver, BC – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society is celebrating the recent designation of the Hecate Strait and Queen …

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July 11, 2016

CPAWS sounds alarm over Parks Canada’s shift away from nature conservation in national parks

OTTAWA – In its latest annual report released in advance of Canada Parks Day, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society …

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June 8, 2016

New website brings glass sponge reefs to the surface

Vancouver, BC – June 8, 2016 – On this World Oceans Day, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is pleased …