QSA's Week in Environment (#10, 2025)
Canada-Quebec nature agreement; $6.1M Atlantic salmon strategy; Roseate Tern habitat protection; Emerald ash borer regulation; BC aquatic restoration fund.

Good morning! Welcome back to Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions, political announcements and other government-related news regarding the environment, climate change, and fish, wildlife and habitat conservation.
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Start Date: 2025-03-09
End Date: 2025-03-15
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Canada and Quebec Sign Historic Nature Conservation Agreement
On March 10, 2025, Canada and Quebec signed an agreement to protect biodiversity with up to $100 million investment by 2027. The plan includes expanding protected areas, controlling invasive species, and supporting Indigenous leadership in conservation. This collaboration aligns with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, aiming to conserve boreal caribou and reforest 50,000 hectares in Quebec.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
Canada Launches First Strategy to Restore Atlantic Salmon
Fisheries and Oceans Canada announced its first conservation strategy for Atlantic salmon, investing $6.1 million into projects for habitat restoration. The strategy involves collaboration with stakeholders to mitigate threats and ensure ecosystem health, supporting Indigenous cultural significance and regional economies.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca