GATINEAU, QC – The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, issued the following statement today: The world celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity. This year’s theme is Acting Locally for Global Impact. In Canada this begins with recognizing that biological diversity is not only part of our identity, but also one of our greatest responsibilities. From forests and fresh water to coastlines and tundra, Canada holds a significant share of the planet’s remaining intact ecosystems. With 20% of the world’s fresh water, nearly a quarter of the boreal forest, and the longest coastline on Earth, what Canada does at home matters far beyond our borders. Protecting nature locally is not just an environmental choice; it is a global contribution. That is why on March 31, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced A Force of Nature: Canada’s Strategy to Protect Nature with an investment of $3.8 billion. 

United Nations: International Day for Biological Diversity