Charitable Business Number: 106865272RR0001
312 Main St #421, Vancouver, BC V6A 2T2
About
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is Canada’s only charity dedicated to protecting public land, freshwater, and ocean with a strong national and regional presence across the country. Working in a way that respects the sovereignty and leadership of Indigenous nations, we are focused on conserving nature to respond to the dual crises of accelerated biodiversity loss and climate change. Areas of impact are Parks and Protected Areas, the Ocean, Climate Change, and Wildlife.
Mission Statement
CPAWS advocates for the effective, long-term protection of ecologically- and culturally-significant land, freshwater and ocean areas in Canada. Working in a way that respects the sovereignty and leadership of Indigenous nations, we achieve our mission through knowledge-based advocacy, and public education and engagement, underpinned by collaboration and partnership.
Impact
- CPAWS supporters rally to send over 3,600 letters to demand action by decisionmakers on Canada’s commitment to protect at least 30% of land, freshwater and ocean by 2030, thanks to a collaborative campaign launched by CPAWS’s network of regional and national offices.
- CPAWS’s National Executive Director, Sandra Schwartz, testifies to the Senate Committee reviewing Bill S-14. Bill S-14 provides legislative protections and clarity, enabling the establishment, expansion and effective management of national parks, national urban parks and National Marine Conservation Areas. The Bill will also establish, in law, two remarkable new protected areas, in partnership with Indigenous communities and formalize eight national park extensions.
- CPAWS, longtime member of the Green Budget coalition, meets Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland to discuss crucial recommendations on funding needed to support Canada’s commitments to nature. CPAWS was pleased to see some of our key priorities reflected in budget 2024.
Transparency
CPAWS is a well-known organization with 60+ years of experience and credible reputation
Annual Financial Statements are published and audited:
Make a Difference – Support CPAWS Today!
CPAWS is dedicated to protecting Canada’s wilderness, ensuring that forests, oceans, and wildlife thrive for future generations through conservation efforts, advocacy, and collaboration with Indigenous communities.
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