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From: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Today, the Honourable Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced $9 million in funding for Conservation Ontario to better conserve lands across southern Ontario.

“Ontarians are experiencing the impacts of climate change. In order to fight it and adapt to its impacts, we must embrace the power of nature. Protecting more nature in southern Ontario and across the country will make our communities more resilient, fight climate change, and support our iconic biodiversity.”
– The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change

 “Embracing the power of nature has many benefits; for climate change, our economy and for the health and well being of people. To take care of ourselves, we must take care of nature. With the funding announced today, our government is taking action to conserve Ontario wetlands and grasslands so that we not only preserve nature today, but that our children, grandchildren and future generations will be able to enjoy the outdoors too.”

– The Honourable Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors

“I am proud of the steps the Government of Canada is taking to protect Ontario’s ecosystems. With this investment, Conservation Authorities will be able to implement nature-based projects that will ensure positive outcomes for our environment and Canada’s future. This is a great example of how we are working to engage with local communities as part of our plan to get Canada to a nature-positive, carbon-neutral future.”

– Tony Van Bynen, Member of Parliament, Newmarket—Aurora

“Climate change is a rapidly growing challenge for all of us and it’s very gratifying to see the federal government listen to practitioners and support nature-based solutions as one way to address and adapt to these impacts. Conservation Ontario and its member conservation authorities are very pleased to dig in and work with the federal government and other partners on so many valuable projects.”

– Andy Mitchell, Chair of Conservation Ontario

• Nature-based solutions are defined by the World Conservation Union as “actions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural or modified ecosystems that address societal challenges.”

• Nature-based solutions have the potential to deliver up to one-third of the world’s climate solutions.

• Over the next ten years (2021–2031), the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund will support projects to restore, enhance, and conserve inland and coastal wetlands, peatlands, grasslands, and forests to capture and store carbon across Canada.

• These ecosystems are also critically important habitat for Canada’s wildlife, including migratory birds and species at risk.

• The Government of Canada is investing $4 billion over the next ten years (2021–2031) in the Natural Climate Solutions Fund, which supports activities to build a more resilient economy and a healthier, greener future. Activities include:

  • 2 Billion Trees Commitment, led by Natural Resources Canada ($3.19 billion);
  • Nature Smart Climate Solutions, led by Environment and Climate Change Canada ($631 million); and
  • Agricultural Climate Solutions, led by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada ($185 million).