Many organizations are working across Canada’s Boreal Forest. Below are reports, backgrounders and other helpful resources from some of these groups.
And for more information on scientific research, conservation initiatives, sustainable development and other boreal matters, explore these websites:
Indigenous Leadership Initiative
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
StratCom conducted a syndicated poll from July 7 to July 12, 2022 for the International Boreal Conservation Campaign. A strong majority of over three-quarters support the BC government creating a fund that mining companies would pay into to cover the cost of cleanup in the event of a mine disaster.
Read MoreStratCom conducted a syndicated poll from November 23 through December 1, and the International Boreal Conservation Campaign on mining. There is overwhelming agreement (83%) that BC’s mining and tailing standards should be brought in-line with or exceed other jurisdictions such as Ontario, Quebec, Yukon and NWT.
Read MoreA BC poll conducted by StratCom found strong support for Indigenous-led conservation among British Columbians. Over two-thirds of those surveyed, for instance, support investment in Indigenous stewardship as part of the BC government’s economic recovery measures.
Read MoreNew federal investments in Indigenous Guardians and Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas will create immediate, vital new jobs in Indigenous communities across the country. New investments in this work will help transform local and regional economies – particularly in remote and Northern communities – towards a more sustainable future.
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