QSA's Week in Environment (#2, 2025)
New wildlife areas in Nova Scotia; $900K for reforestation in Ontario; $8.8M for climate adaptation in Atlantic Canada; $700K for Lake Ontario projects; $7.5M for Quebec SMEs.
Start Date: 2025-01-11
End Date: 2025-01-17
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New National Wildlife Areas Designated in Nova Scotia
On January 15, 2025, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, announced the designation of Country Island, Isle Haute, and St. Paul Island in Nova Scotia as National Wildlife Areas. This designation offers enhanced protection under the Canada Wildlife Act, complementing existing safeguards from the Migratory Birds Convention Act and the Species at Risk Act. These areas will serve as crucial habitats for migratory birds and species at risk, bolstering biodiversity conservation efforts in the region. Access to these islands will now require permits, further safeguarding the ecosystems.
Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca']
