‘Historic’ $3.8-billion pledge for nature protection a ‘heartening’ signal after ‘unfortunate delay,’ say conservation groups

Métis National Council's Kelsey Scarfone called it a 'historic investment,' while Nature Canada's Emily McMillan says it shows protecting 'nature is still prominent for this government.'

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced $3.8-billion in funding to protect nature as part of a new strategy dubbed Force of Nature on March 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY RIDDHI KACHHELA

April 1, 2026

Environmental groups are welcoming a "heartening" influx of $3.8-billion towards nature conservation projects across the country between now and 2030.

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