Parks Canada’s report on conservation from 2018 to 2023

A 5-year overview of how Parks Canada advanced conservation priorities in Canada, highlighting conservation efforts and projects from across the country.

Context

From 2018 to 2023, Parks Canada’s conservation efforts generated significant results through impactful approaches, clear priorities, new collaborations, and a highly dedicated team of experts.

Globally, and across Canada, we are facing the crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. This is compounded by the impacts of the loss of Indigenous Peoples’ rights and responsibilities in stewarding lands, waters and ice.

Addressing challenges

On behalf of Canadians, Parks Canada is working to respond to today’s conservation challenges. These efforts align with national and global priorities to halt and reverse biodiversity loss, take climate action and support Indigenous stewardship.

Advancing conservation

Parks Canada is advancing conservation through the effective and equitable management of protected areas. By embracing its unique position as one of the country’s largest federal land managers, Parks Canada is directly influencing the future of Canada’s environment for the benefit of nature and people.

Conservation highlights

As of 2023, Parks Canada’s conservation efforts, in collaboration with partners, have resulted in:

Explore the report

Visit each section of the report to learn about conservation at Parks Canada, illustrated through projects from across Canada.

The conservation priorities

Advancing conservation to achieve goals aligned with national and global priorities.

Adaptive management

Using adaptive management and evidence to expand knowledge and guide decisions.

Looking to the future

Addressing conservation challenges through allyship, collaboration and shared leadership.

Explore featured projects by geographic area

Each of the projects featured within the conservation report can also be explored by region with this map.