Fighting biodiversity loss and climate change, starts with protecting nature. And for our cities, highways, and infrastructure, that means ensuring they make space for animals and plants. Ecological corridors – essentially green paths for everything from migrating birds to slow-moving turtles -  the movement of species between conserved areas so they can find habitat, and allow other natural processes, like pollination or vegetation, to thrive. Ecological corridors also support strong community development, where people can co-exist with nature while giving it the best chance to thrive. Today, Minister Guilbeault announced the launch of the National Program for Ecological Corridors. With an investment of $60.6 million over five years, the Parks Canada-led program will support better ecological connections between protected and conserved areas, which will benefit the environment and all Canadians. Parks Canada’s National Program for Ecological Corridors is supported by the historic $2.3 billion investment in Canada’s nature legacy announced in Budget 2021. This program will accelerate action to protect nature and help Canada adapt to climate change. For more information, please see the news release.