Canada’s Commitment to Parks and Nature Protection Under Carney

In 2022, Canada hosted a UN nature summit in Montreal, securing a global agreement to conserve 30% of the world’s lands and oceans, with Canada pledging to meet this target by 2030. However, three years later, former environmental minister Steven Guilbeault resigned over increased oil and gas development, and Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget largely overlooks nature conservation. Environmental advocates fear this shift could undermine significant conservation initiatives, including new national parks and Indigenous guardianship programs. Canada is currently only halfway to its conservation goal, raising concerns about the future of ongoing projects and commitments.

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