May 29, 2026
OTTAWA, May 29, 2026 – The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) proudly announced today it has once again earned accreditation under Imagine Canada’s esteemed Standards Program – reaffirming its place among a select group of nonprofit organizations across the country that exemplify the highest levels of integrity, accountability, and operational excellence.
“At a time when trust, transparency, and impact matter more than ever, the Canadian Wildlife Federation is proud to have once again achieved this accreditation under Imagine Canada’s prestigious Standards Program,” said Sean Southey, CEO of Canadian Wildlife Federation. “This recognition strengthens the trust placed in us by our supporters, partners, and employees, and underscores our dedication to delivering real, measurable impact in advancing our mission to conserve and protect Canada’s wildlife.”
This rigorous national program sets the benchmark for best practices in the charitable sector, evaluating organizations across five critical pillars: governance, financial transparency, fundraising, staff leadership, and volunteer engagement. By achieving reaccreditation, CWF demonstrates not only its adherence to these standards, but its unwavering commitment to earning and maintaining the trust of Canadians who support its mission.
“Earning reaccreditation through Imagine Canada’s Standards Program is more than a milestone – it is a powerful affirmation of who we are and what we stand for,” said Southey. “It reflects the discipline, transparency, and accountability that guide every aspect of our work. Most importantly, it reinforces our responsibility to deliver meaningful, measurable impact as we work to conserve Canada’s wildlife for generations to come.”
For donors, partners, and supporters, CWF’s reaccreditation offers confidence that their contributions are driving meaningful, lasting change – conserving wildlife, restoring habitats, and inspiring the next generation of conservation leaders. It is a commitment not only to excellence in operations, but to bold, measurable outcomes for nature.
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About the Canadian Wildlife Federation:
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is dedicated to fostering awareness and appreciation of our natural world. By spreading knowledge of human impacts on the environment, conducting research, taking action to conserve habitat and wildlife, recommending legislative and policy changes, and co-operating with like-minded partners, CWF encourages a future in which Canadians can live in harmony with nature. Visit CanadianWildlifeFederation.ca for more information.
For further information:
David DeRocco
Director of Marketing and Communications
davidd@cwf-fcf.org
1-613-599-9594 x 279
WHY IMAGINE CANADA ACCREDITATION MATTERS TO CWF
Receiving accreditation from the Imagine Canada Standards Program demonstrates that the Canadian Wildlife Federation operates with the highest standards of excellence, accountability and transparency as a conservation charity. This nationally recognized designation reflects CWF’s commitment to strong governance, responsible financial stewardship and ethical practices—giving Canadians confidence that their support is invested wisely in credible, effective conservation programs and initiatives that deliver meaningful impact for wildlife and habitats across the country.
The Accreditation Trustmark is a recognized symbol of accountability, transparency, and excellence. It strengthens public confidence and reinforces the organization’s credibility with donors, funders and partners.
Areas covered include: board governance, financial accountability and transparency, fundraising, staff management and volunteer involvement.
