Registry of Lobbyists
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Environment
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Accelerate investments to complete national geospatial inventories and advance understandings of where conservation and restoration can yield the greatest returns.
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Policies or Program
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Environment
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Advance Canada’s commitments under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework including the creation and implementation of a National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.
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Policies or Program
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Environment
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Advance the renewal and modernization of the Federal Policy on Wetland Conservation and its supporting Implementation guide for Federal Land Managers.
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Policies or Program
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Fisheries
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Advocate for wetland habitat conservation and restoration under fisheries management plans, offsetting frameworks and habitat projects that support aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity.
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Policies or Program
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Agriculture
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Advocating for land conservation provisions under a Federal Sustainable Agriculture Strategy.
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Policies or Program
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Climate
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Advocating for the inclusion, use, and advancement of nature-based solutions and natural infrastructure as essential tools that help mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change while providing economic, social, and ecological benefits to Canadians.
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Policies or Program
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Fisheries
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Collaborate with Indigenous communities and government agencies to develop Indigenous-led fisheries management initiatives to incorporate traditional ecological knowledge and cultural values.
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Policies or Program
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Agriculture
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Collaborating with government agencies and industry organizations to develop beneficial management practice (BMP) programs tailored to agricultural production on working landscapes.
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Policies or Program
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Climate
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Collaborating with government agencies to prioritize wetland conservation in climate-related grant programs, research funding, and infrastructure investments.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Environment
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Create pathways for and support Indigenous-led land conservation and stewardship initiatives and Indigenous leadership in conservation.
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Policies or Program
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Environment
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Encourage the review and update of the 1991 Federal Policy on Wetland Conservation and the 1996 Implementation Guidelines.
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Climate
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Encouraging the incorporation of wetland conservation into international climate and biodiversity agreements for global wetland protection efforts.
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Policies or Program
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Fisheries
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Enforce the provisions in the Fisheries Act that prohibits the harmful alteration, disruption or destruction of fish and fish habitat
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Policies or Program
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Environment
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Engage in public outreach and education campaigns to raise awareness about the value of wetlands for biodiversity, water quality and quantity, climate regulation, and to foster stewardship.
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Policies or Program
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Environment
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Enhance the scale of Canada’s wetland and grassland conservation efforts in critical landscapes across Canada through the North American Waterfowl Management Plan.
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Policies or Program
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Agriculture
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Establishing a National Environmental Goods & Services (EG&S) program which focuses on longer-term conservation and promotes the retention of natural wetlands, grasslands, and forests.
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Policies or Program
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Climate
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Establishing payment for ecosystem services (PES) programs that compensate landowners for the carbon sequestration, water purification, and flood control benefits provided by wetlands.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Environment
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Expansion of federal support for investments in geospatial data inventories, particularly the Canadian National Wetland Inventory, and the Canadian National Grasslands Inventory.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Environment
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Maintain and expand Canadian federal government’s financial support for the North American Waterfowl Management Plan
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Agriculture
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Offering financial incentives for producers and landowners to enroll in wetland and grassland conservation programs for habitat enhancement and stewardship activities.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Environment
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Promote the integration of wetland conservation into land-use planning and development processes to support healthy watersheds and minimize habitat fragmentation, pollution, and other impacts on wetland ecosystems.
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Policies or Program
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Agriculture
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Promoting the adoption of agri-environmental practices/programs that provide financial incentives to producers to conserve wetlands and enhance biodiversity.
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Policies or Program
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Climate
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Renewal and continuation of the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Environment
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Renew the successful Natural Heritage Conservation Program and Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Environment
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Review and modernize the Canada Water Act.
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Policies or Program
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Fisheries
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Secure funding for wetland restoration projects that provide direct benefits to fisheries through government grants, conservation funding programs, and public-private partnerships.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Environment
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Secure landmark investments and public funding dedicated to habitat restoration to address impacted landscapes.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Climate
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Supporting policies that prioritize the protection and restoration of wetlands as natural infrastructure for climate resilience.
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Policies or Program
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Agriculture
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Supporting research and education initiatives to raise awareness and understanding about the benefits of wetlands and grasslands for agriculture.
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Policies or Program
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Environment
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Support policies that promote landscape-level conservation planning and connectivity to maintain ecological integrity and resilience.
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Policies or Program
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Fisheries
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Support policies that promote sustainable fisheries practices.
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Policies or Program
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Environment
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Support the renewal of the Federal Habitat Conservation Stamp Program
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Policies or Program
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DUCKS UNLIMITED CANADA IS A CANADIAN OWNED AND REGISTERED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. IN 1937, DU CANADA WAS INCORPORATED UNDER THE CANADA CORPORATION ACT PART II AS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION. DU CANADA'S MISSION IS TO CONSERVE WETLANDS AND ASSOCIATED HABITATS FOR THE BENEFIT OF NORTH AMERICA'S WATERFOWL, WHICH IN TURN PROVIDE HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS FOR WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE. DU CANADA IS GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS, NUMBERING ABOUT 75 MEMBERS, WHO SERVE IN A POLICY SETTING AND ADVISORY CAPACITY.
Michael Nadler, Chief Executive Officer
End date of the last completed financial year: 2024-03-31
| Government Institution | Funding Received in Last Financial Year | Funding Expected in Current Financial Year |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Heritage (PCH) | $126,306.23 | Yes |
| Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) | $41,822.42 | Yes |
| Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) | $12,818,023.78 | Yes |
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) | $1,652,880.73 | Yes |
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