PolitiKit

Communicating with government officials about the importance of properly funding Invasive Species prevention and removal for agriculture, urban and rural environments, and aquatic ecosystems / fish populations.

2. Create a Canada Conservation Investment Fund Establish a new $150 million endowment fund that will create a long-term funding stream to strengthen the capacity of local and regional land trusts to care for natural spaces in perpetuity. By creating an endowment fund, the Canada Conservation Investment Fund will help ensure the long-term care of Canada’s network of privately conserved areas.

Endorse ACLT as the national representative of regional and local land trusts within the CNPF- Land Trust Conservation Fund (LTCF) to enhance the program through delivery of the outcomes related to expanding protected areas, restoring degraded landscapes, protecting species at risk, adapting to climate change, improving land management, and mobilizing private resources.

Enhancement of ecological gift program - increase in tax incentives for land donors, including cash donors towards conservation of land.

Implementation of the Government of Canada's A Force of Nature Strategy, including Expert Taskforce on Natural Capital Accounting and Nature Financing

Advice, input and feedback to government officials regarding regulations relating to the conservation of Canada’s natural spaces, eco-systems and species. This includes, for example, regulations made under the Species at Risk Act, Canada Water Act and Canada Wildlife Act.

Advocating for policies that increase investment in privately protected areas and nature based solutions, and maximize biodiversity outcomes.

Seeking funding from various departments, including Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Natural Resources Canada, for initiatives related to conservation, stewardship and research.

Explore funding and/or grant opportunities within the Federal Government as they align with Memorial University strategic initiatives and Federal Government strategic initiatives, especially those related to Science and Technology, Innovation, Arctic and Northern Development, Defence and Ocean and Marine development.

Advocating for policies that increase investment in privately protected areas and nature based solutions, and maximize biodiversity outcomes.

Seeking funding from various departments, including Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Natural Resources Canada, for initiatives related to conservation, stewardship and research.

National Animal Health Strategy in respect of wildlife and ecosystem health

National Conservation Plan with respect to input in the development of policy.

Wildlife Policy for Canada with respect to the health and diversity of Canada's wildlife and ecosystems

Oceans Act Implementation - in relation to the creation of National Protected Areas and the integrity of protected areas

Bill C-5 implementation-Building Canada Act Legislation. Advocating for the inclusion of nature considerations along with climate change impacts in the implementation of the act. Advocating for Ministers to consider the impacts on wildlife and their habitat as one of the conditions for approval.

National Parks - in relation to the creation of National Parks and the ecological integrity of existing parks

Federal Budget; in relation to protected areas and conservation of terrestrial and marine areas

National Wildlife Areas - in regards to the creation and integrity of wildlife areas

Implementation Strategy for the New Nature Program

National Marine Conservation Areas; in relation to the development of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and the ecological integrity of existing MPAs

1. Renew, Expand, and Enhance Canada’s Natural Heritage Conservation Fund (NHCP); Support the renamed NHCP “Delivering the Canadian Nature Protection Fund (CNPF)” at 250M for 5 years with 1:1 match from private sector.

Funding university science and technology research.

Seeking funding to allow for the promotion of the Trail to Canadians and visitors

Advice, input and feedback to government officials regarding regulations relating to the conservation of Canada’s natural spaces, eco-systems and species. This includes, for example, regulations made under the Species at Risk Act, Canada Water Act and Canada Wildlife Act.

Seeking funding from various departments, including Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Natural Resources Canada, for initiatives related to conservation, stewardship and research.