Victoria, B.C. – Canada’s natural heritage is under threat from climate change and unsustainable development practices. It is also under a more immediate threat: President Trump wants Canada’s land, water, and resources. He wants to weaken us so America can own us – but we won’t let that happen. Our approach will draw on the wisdom of Indigenous traditions, the power of modern technology, and the strength of a united Canada.

Today, Mark Carney announced a plan to protect Canada’s natural environment.

“Nature is part of our very identity as Canadians,” said Mark Carney, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. “In this time of crisis, we need bold new approaches to protect Canada’s natural heritage and defend it for future generations.”

“Our natural heritage is part of who we are — from the lakes and forests of Ontario to the Pacific, Arctic and Atlantic coasts.,” said Michelle Foxton, Liberal Candidate for Lanark–Frontenac. “When our land, water, and resources are threatened, so is our sovereignty.

“This plan is about more than conservation; it’s about defending what makes Canada home. By combining Indigenous knowledge with modern tools, we can protect nature, restore biodiversity, and ensure our children inherit a country worth loving and defending.”

A Mark Carney-led Liberal government will:

• Conserve nature and biodiversity, including by creating at least 10 new national parks and marine conservation areas, and 15 new urban parks;
• Connect Canadians with nature by making access to National Parks and Historic Sites free for this summer;
• Bolster Indigenous stewardship, including by establishing a new Arctic Indigenous Guardians program, and funding Indigenous-led conservation and protection projects;
• Protect our freshwater, including by investing $100 million in a strategic water security technology fund to advance Canadian R&D, AI, monitoring, and data tools;
• Enshrine First Nations’ right to water into law;
• Protect nature where it protects us, including by implementing nature-based climate solutions which deliver measurable carbon sequestration and biodiversity benefits, while supporting community resilience;
• Clean up, maintain, and protect wildlife in and around our coastal waters, including by investing an additional $15 million to modernize the location, retrieval, and responsible disposal of the ghost gear threatening marine mammals and birds; and,
• Champion nature conservation internationally, including by stopping illegal wildlife trade across our borders with modern digital solutions.

A Mark Carney-led government will stand strong against President Trump’s tariffs, create new jobs, cut taxes for the middle class, and build the fastest growing economy in the G7. Liberals will build Canada sustainable and strong.

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