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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
One year. One shared commitment. So much impact. 💚 Explore our Conservation Map and celebrate the people, places and achievements shaping a future where nature and people thrive. 🗺️ #Conservation cpaws.org/impact-finan...
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Today, we remember the children taken from their families and communities by residential schools, and those who never returned home. Learning this history and advancing reconciliation is a shared responsibility. Wear orange, and educate yourself: nctr.ca
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
As the weather gets colder, cozy up with a warm drink and reflect on what we’ve accomplished together for nature. Discover your impact in the 2025–2026 CPAWS Impact Report. 💚 cpaws.org/impact-finan...
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We hit the streets to see what Canadians make of some of the federal government’s proposed shortcuts to fast-track major development, and what they could mean for forests, wildlife, water, and the communities that depend on them. Tell your MP that environmental safeguards matter: bit.ly/4iFc8Fw
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
When the government says, "Creating federal economic zone and allow early construction activities before an impact decision is made," what does that mean? The answer might surprise you. Get informed, take action, and tell your MP that environmental safeguards matter. 👉 bit.ly/4iFc8Fw
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
CPAWS joins other leading environmental groups to raise the alarm about proposed federal legislation that could fast-track major industrial projects while weakening environmental oversight and protection for species at risk. Send a letter to the federal government and your local MP: bit.ly/4iFc8Fw
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
We all want a Canada worth building, with good jobs, homes, infrastructure, and a strong economy. But we can build for the future without sacrificing forests, rivers, lakes and wildlife. Get the facts, then tell your MP: Build what we need. Protect what we can’t replace. 🌲🐻🐦🌻 👉 bit.ly/4iFc8Fw
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Think Canada can build while protecting nature? Get informed, take action, and tell your MP that environmental safeguards matter. bit.ly/4iFc8Fw
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
La nature nous offre bien plus que de beaux endroits à découvrir. Pour certains, elle est synonyme de ressourcement. Pour d’autres, elle est un lieu de paix, de curiosité et d’émerveillement. 💚 Ces expériences témoignent de l’attachement profond des Canadiens à la nature.
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Nature offers more than beautiful places to explore. 🌲For some, it's a source of renewal. For others, it's a place of peace, curiosity, and wonder. 💚 Their stories reflect something many Canadians share: a connection to nature. It's these experiences that we stand to gain or lose.
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Protéger, c’est progresser. Traiter nos lacs, forêts et milieux naturels comme les plus grandes richesses de notre pays: c’est ça, bâtir un Canada qui en vaut la peine. Découvrez comment faire croître l’économie tout en protégeant la nature ensemble. 👉 snapcanada.org/faire-front-pour-la-nature/
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Protections are progress. When we treat our lakes, forests, and natural spaces like our most valuable national assets, that’s a Canada worth building. Discover how we can grow the economy and protect nature together. 👉 cpaws.org/ElbowsUpForNature
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Building wildfire resilience takes more than a single solution. Wildfire Resilience Over Risk outlines six priorities for supporting resilient forests and communities across Canada. Discover the resource: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/009d...
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
From ocean shores to mountain peaks, nature leaves a lasting impression. Read how three Canadians reflect on powerful moments outdoors and the impact those experiences continue to have today. 🌿👉 Read the full blog: cpaws.org/nature-shape...
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Thanks to our incredible supporters and @Muskoka Roastery Coffee Co., we raised $15,500—our biggest Parks Day fundraiser ever! 💚 Thanks for helping protect the parks and nature that make Canada so special. 🌲 #ProtectNature #ParksDay
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Nature helps us feel our best. 🌿 Research shows time in nature supports our mental, physical, and overall well-being. Get outside this weekend and learn why protecting nature means protecting our health: cpaws.org/where-we-fee...
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Happy #ParksDay! Today only, every donation will be matched up to $5,000 by Muskoka Roastery Coffee Co. 🌲 Double your impact and help protect the places that protect us. donate.cpaws.org/page/30196/d...
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Not every species wins a beauty contest... 🐟 But the Northern Wolffish still deserves protection. New federal proposals could weaken nature laws and put species like it at greater risk. Speak up before July 22: cpaws.org/VoicesForNature
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we honour the cultures, contributions, and stewardship of Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous-led conservation is vital to protecting biodiversity and advancing reconciliation. Learn more: cpaws.org/indigenous-l...
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
The Porcupine caribou herd proves that when we work together, nature wins. 🦌 Now proposed federal changes could weaken habitat protections. Speak up for caribou and help keep nature strong. cpaws.org/VoicesForNature
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Nation-building shouldn’t mean dismantling nature protections. On Parliament Hill, leaders from Canada’s 16 largest environmental and climate organizations urged the federal government to rethink proposed rollbacks. 🔉 cpaws.org/VoicesForNature
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
For coastal & Indigenous communities, the ocean is identity, history, and sustenance. Protecting 30% by 2030 through strong, community-led MPAs means healthier fisheries, thriving ecosystems, and resilient coasts. #OceanDay 🌊 donate.cpaws.org/page/18554/d...
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Il ne reste plus que 3 jours pour défendre la nature. Le gouvernement fédéral propose des changements qui pourraient affaiblir les mesures de protection de la faune, des écosystèmes, des droits des Peuples autochtones et des processus de consultation publique. snapcanada.org/VoixPourLaNature
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
3 days left to speak up for nature. 🚨The federal government is proposing changes that could weaken protections for wildlife, ecosystems, Indigenous rights, and public consultation. Add your voice: cpaws.org/VoicesForNature 🌿
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Sunlight through the trees. Cold water on your hands. Laughter by the lake. 🌳☀️ Nature lives in our memories, hearts, and who we are. Help protect the wild spaces and species that connect us all. donate.cpaws.org/page/18554/d...
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
🚨 Canada may weaken environmental safeguards to fast-track major projects—putting wildlife, clean water & Indigenous rights at risk. Speak up for nature before June 7. ✊🌿 #ProtectNature #cdnpoli cpaws.org/elbows-up-for-nature
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Biodiversity protects the air, water, climate, and wildlife we all depend on 🌎 New reforms in Canada could weaken nature protections when 5,000+ species are already at risk. Donate today and your gift will be matched! 🦋 👉 donate.cpaws.org/page/18554/d...
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
What we protect, the ocean gives back—especially for coastal communities. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) support habitats, marine life, fisheries, and livelihoods across Canada’s vast coastline. CPAWS recently brought coastal voices to Parliament Hill to inform ocean decisions.
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
🌿 Use your skills for impact with CPAWS! 💻 Web Admin (1-yr) – apply by May 18 📣 Marketing Advisor – apply by May 11 Remote/hybrid + great benefits 👉 cpaws.org/careers/
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Apprenez-en davantage en consultant notre dernière étude: snapcanada.org/les-aires-pr...
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Les aires protégées génèrent des milliards pour l’économie canadienne 💰🌿 Elles nous font aussi économiser grâce aux services gratuits de la nature : filtration de l’eau, stockage du carbone, réduction des inondations. Des systèmes essentiels à nos vies. 🌎 #EconomieDeLaNature #ProtegerLaNature
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Learn more in our latest's study: cpaws.org/canadas-prot...
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Protected areas generate billions for Canada’s economy 💰🌿 They also save us money by providing free services—wetlands filter water, forests store carbon, ecosystems reduce flood risk. These “ecosystem services” sustain our lives and communities. 🌎 #NatureEconomy #ProtectNature
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
This Earth Day, meet Hugo 🌎✨ He studies how people connect with nature—and why protecting dark skies keeps wonder alive, especially for kids 🌌 Our power starts with simple actions, together 🌱 Donate today (matched up to $10K) 👉 donate.cpaws.org/page/18554/d...
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
🌎📸 Earth Day is coming! Share your favourite nature photo + a short note on why it matters to you. 📅 Deadline: April 21 📩 nipou@cpaws.org Be part of people-powered change 💚 We’ll feature top picks during Earth Day week!
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
This is a major milestone in protecting Arctic seas and advancing the safeguard of 30% of Canada’s ocean by 2030! 🎉https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-and-qikiqtani-inuit-association-celebrate-new-marine-protected-areas-in-nunavut.html
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Canada just announced a new Nature Strategy with $3.8B to protect nature and boost our economy 🌿💚 CPAWS will fight for stronger protections, more funding, and real results on the ground. Thank you to our Nature Champions for fighting for nature! cpaws.org/statement-cp...
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
“We keep hearing the prime minister cares deeply about nature… we’re just not seeing the results of that. Without renewed funding, the conservation work that is already underway could stall.” – Sandra Schwartz, Executive Director, CPAWS National. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Forests give us everything—clean air, flood protection, places to recharge. 🌲 In Canada’s national parks, they provide up to $226B/year. But funding expires in 9 days. Protect nature—it’s essential. ⏳ Act: cpaws.org/takeaction
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
@cathmckenna.bsky.social, Lisa McLaughlin (@ncccnc.bsky.social) et notre collègue Sabine Jessen formaient un trio de choc lors de la récente table ronde sur « L’avenir de la conservation de la nature au Canada » à l’Université de Guelph. Lire l'article complet : www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ags...
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
@cathmckenna.bsky.social, Lisa McLaughlin (@ncccnc.bsky.social), and our own @Sabine Jessen were a powerful trio in the recent panel discussion on The Future of Nature Conservation in Canada at the University of Guelph. See the full post: www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ags...
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Canada’s conservation budget is set to fall from over $1B to $366M next year — a major setback for climate and biodiversity goals. www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-... 😬Nature deserves better. 🦋Sign the letter: cpaws.org/clock-is-tic...
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
“Imagine starting a highway project and then abandoning it halfway. That’s what could happen to our protected areas if federal conservation funding expires on March 31st,” warns John McDonnell, Executive Director at SNAP-VO / CPAWS-OV, in his Radio Canada interview. Learn more: cpaws.org/takeaction⏳
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
CPAWS Economist, Jason Wong was interviewed on the Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast to discuss how CPAWS’ new research reveals that when we invest in nature, the “investment compounds and we get returns year after year.” 🎙️👉Tune in at www.closerlookpodcast.ca/latest/video... and start at 3:47
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Le financement fédéral essentiel à la protection de la nature prendra fin le 31 mars. Lorsque nous laissons les écosystèmes se dégrader, les coûts ne disparaissent pas. Ils réapparaissent plus tard, bien plus élevés.🫰https://snapcanada.org/le-temps-presse-et-le-travail-nest-pas-termine
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Right now, key federal funding for nature protection is set to expire on March 31, which would halt progress. When we allow ecosystems to degrade, the costs don’t disappear. They show up later, and are far higher.🫰Check out our new blog post cpaws.org/the-clock-is...
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
La dernière étude de la SNAP Canada révèle que la nature contribue 10,9 milliards de dollars au PIB canadien et soutient 150 000 emplois. Le financement des projets de conservation prend fin le 31 mars. Signez la lettre : snapcanada.org/le-temps-pre...
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
New CPAWS research shows that nature contributes $10.9 billion to Canada’s GDP and supports 150,000 jobs. Funding for conservation projects expires on March31. 👉 Advocate for nature funding: cpaws.org/clock-is-tic...
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Nouvelle étude : chaque dollar dépensé dans les aires protégées génère 3,62 dollars de dépenses touristiques, ce qui crée 150 000 emplois. 💰⛰️Les APC contribuent chaque année à hauteur de 10,9 milliards de dollars au PIB du Canada. 👉 snapcanada.org/les-aires-pr...
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
New CPAWS study: Every $1 spent on protected and conserved areas (PCAs)generates $3.62 in visitor spending, creating 150,000 jobs. 💰⛰️PCAs contribute $10.9 billion to Canada’s GDP each year. 👉Read the Statement: cpaws.org/canadas-prot...
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