Monday, October 13, 2025
Newfoundland and Labrador Bans Retail Plastic Bags
New amendments to the Environmental Protection Act in Newfoundland and Labrador will allow the provincial government to draft regulations that will ban the distribution of…
Key Player Projects: oceans
Government of Canada Purchases Equipment to Protect Oceans and Waterways
Public Services and Procurement Canada has purchased equipment on behalf of the Canadian Coast Guard to help it protect Canada’s oceans and waterways. “Our Government…
Commonwealth Countries Eye Blue Charter to Guide Ocean Protection
A Commonwealth proposal to create a Blue Charter of principles for sustainable ocean development has been greeted with the enthusiastic support of governments, the Queen,…
Canada Achieves Milestone in Oceans Protection
The government of Canada has achieved a new milestone in plans to preserve Canada’s oceans from coast to coast. This week, the Minister of Fisheries,…
Megan Leslie Replaces David Miller at WWF-C
Megan Leslie, former parliamentarian and current VP of ocean conservation for World Wildlife Fund Canada, has accepted the role of president and CEO of the conservation organization,…
Report Reveals Holes in Voluntary Pledges to Eliminate Microbeads by Personal Care Companies
The integrity of the voluntary efforts made by personal care companies to phase out polluting microbeads is being held in question after the release of…
Interactive Map Fosters Understanding of Canada’s Oceans
A new interactive map launched this week brings together for the first time the fullest picture of how people and wildlife use Canada’s oceans. The Oceans Map, created…
IBM and Oceans Network Canada Launch Partnership To Improve Ocean Monitoring
Canada’s ability to monitor the coastal waters of British Columbia just got “smarter” now that a new program has been launched to install ocean observing…