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Our mission is to conserve and inspire the conservation of Canada’s wildlife and habitats for the use and enjoyment of all. We believe this is important to you too.

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Sean Southey as the new CEO of the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Sean’s arrival marks a new chapter following the retirement of Rick Bates, who served 16 years and leaves a significant legacy of growth and achievement.

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) today announces that it has been accredited under Imagine Canada’s Standards Program. With this achievement, we join a distinguished community of 248 nonprofit organizations dedicated to operational excellence. The Standards Program is a Canada-wide set of shared standards for charities and nonprofits designed to help organizations strengthen their operations in five fundamental areas.

There are hundreds of thousands of human-made barriers in Canada’s rivers and streams that limit the movement of fish and other aquatic animals, many of which rely on annual migrations to complete their life cycle. This loss of access to important habitat is one of the reasons fish populations are in decline across the country.

The Canadian Wildlife Federation is committed to reconnecting our rivers and streams to stop habitat loss. Other countries have already recognized the benefits and acted. The United States has committed over $2 billion to upgrade infrastructure to restore fish passage.

For the sake of our fish, other affected species, and their habitat, we are asking the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada to establish a National Fish Passage Program aimed at reconnecting our rivers and streams as part of Canada’s commitment to achieving the 2030 Global Biodiversity Targets.

Today, we ask that you sign this petition to strengthen our voice for the species and habitat that need us.

Can you guess what is today's Photo of the Day? View this amazing collection of wildlife photography, showcasing Canada's wildlife and wild spaces. Go ahead, enjoy this wild moment. Take all of the time you need to browse past photos. Thank you to all of our incredible Photo Club members who donate their special talents with us.

Hankering to make a change? Want to get your hands dirty (or, at least, slightly scuffed)? Take a look at our Take Action Fact Sheets, which will give you the tools you need to make a difference for wildlife — and feel good about yourself!

Expand your love and appreciation for Canada’s wildlife and wild spaces with an annual subscription to Canadian Wildlife or WILD magazines. Canadian Wildlife is both rich with spectacular wildlife photography and compelling articles that explore important conservation issues from across the country, and is available in traditional print or via a digital version. A must-read for Canadians who appreciate our natural heritage.