New conservation roadmap shows Canada’s potential as nature’s champion

As the planet’s second-largest country by size, with vast tracts of irreplaceable natural heritage, Canada can lead other nations in the needed push to protect almost one-third of land and ocean everywhere.
On June 22, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault confirmed Canada will host December’s COP15 biodiversity summit in Montreal, after the event had to move from its original venue in China.
Last week’s announcement that Canada will host perhaps the most critical meeting ever in the race to save nature is an opportunity for this country to show its colours as a conservation champion. If the provinces and territories do their part, Canada’s leadership on protecting our country’s la...

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