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People working on their computers on the occasion of the World Wetlands Day, in Doñana National Park, Andalusia, Spain. The National Park is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its creation in 2009.

News and views from our team as we work to protect the future of our planet. Follow our team as we share expert analysis of unfolding events at home and around the world. Visit wwf.ca/blog today!

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Earth Hour

A lit candle on the Earth Hour logo, on the occassion of WWF's Earth Hour 2009 event, Madrid, Spain.

Saturday March 27, 2010 at 8:30pm

Turn off your lights and join people around the world to help fight global climate change. Find out more...
World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF-Canada) was founded by Senator Alan MacNaughton, and has become one of the country's leading conservation organizations, enjoying the active support of more than 150,000 Canadians.

WWF Canada's Conservation Program is tackling some of the most daunting conservation challenges facing the country, as well as the broader international community. Our energies are directed to completing a national network of marine protected areas, safeguarding the Arctic, supporting leading-edge research to protect Canadian wildlife and habitats, addressing priority conservation concerns for North America, and protecting Cuban wildlife and habitats.

Founded: 16th May 1967

Contact

Leanne Duncan

Manager, Donor Relations WWF-Canada,
Toronto Head Office
+1 416 489 4567

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WWF-Canada,
Toronto Head Office

245 Eglinton Ave. East Suite 410 Toronto,
ON M4P 3J1
Canada
+1 416 489 8800 +1 416 489 3611

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Photo Contest

A WWF project worker photographing Irrawaddy river dolphins. Cambodia.

Open for entries NOW!

Send us your best photos inspired by nature!  We are calling for photos displaying "Our natural world at its best". Do you have a winning shot? Send it in and you could be featured in WWF-Canada’s 2011 Wall Calendar!

WWF Conservation Projects in Canada

Northwest Atlantic Ecoregion Planning

WWF Canada’s ecoregion program is a large-scale, long-term planning initiative that will set the bar for conservation throughout the North West Atlant...

Modified: Mar 2010 - Started: Oct 2004

Species at Risk Research Fund for Ontario (SARRFO)

The Species at Risk Research Fund for Ontario (SARRFO) is a collaborative effort between WWF Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. ...

Modified: Sep 2009 - Started: Jan 2009

TRAFFIC and Wildlife Trade

The project addresses the problem of wildlife trade and aims to ensure the protection of animal and plant species, with an emphasis on selected priori...

Modified: Sep 2009 - Started: Jul 2005

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Latest news from WWF Canada

WWF-Canada reacts to Alberta government study on oil sands emissions

Keith Stewart, Climate Change Director for WWF-Canada, made the following statement in response to the release by the Alberta Energy Research Institute of two new analyses comparing the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions from oil sands and other sources of crude oil:

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Ontario Premier announces electric vehicle incentive

Today, Ontario Premier, Dalton McGuinty, and Minister of Transportation, Jim Bradley announced  incentives for Ontarians buying electric vehicles  including rebates between $4,000 and $10,000.

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Canada falls to last amongst G8 on climate action

The  following op-ed by Gerald Butts, WWF-Canada's President and CEO, is a reaction to release of the G8 Climate Scorecard that reports Canada has fallen to last place for the first time on climate policy amongst G8 nations.  This appeared in the Montreal Gazette on July 8, 2009.

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Canada ranked last in G8 on climate action

Canada has fallen to last place in the latest G8 Climate Scorecard, after the United States moved up in the annual rankings based on recent climate initiatives announced by the Obama administration. The report cites Canada as one of the few G8 nations whose emissions are still increasing, due in large part to the commitment to expanding exploitation of the tar sands.

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WWF-Canada, Atlantic Region Hosts Open House

WWF-Canada, Atlantic Region, will be hosting an Open House in our Halifax office on Thursday, and we invite the public and media to drop in to learn about our conservation priorities in the region.

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