Prime Minister Mark Carney announced today that the Pacific Link bitumen pipeline has been designated as a Project of National Interest. The approximately 1,250-kilometre pipeline would begin in Bruderheim, Alberta, and end in the Salish Sea at Roberts Bank Terminal 2. With the capacity to transport one million barrels of oil per day, the proposed … Continue reading
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GSA responds: new federal ocean measures fall short for the Salish Sea
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced measures to protect Canada’s oceans. This comes during a time of rapid change to the regulatory, legislative, and legal framework this country operates within when it comes to approving major projects, engaging in meaningful Indigenous consultation, utilizing environmental protection, and how we navigate democratic processes. In the last year alone, … Continue reading
Read more »Bill C-39: the Bulldoze Nature Bill
The federal government has introduced new legislation under the guise of improving how major projects are assessed, approved and regulated in Canada. Bill C-39, the so-called Building Canada Strong Act, would make sweeping changes to environmental protections and how major projects move forward—with potentially serious consequences for the Salish Sea and ecosystems across the country. … Continue reading
Read more »Birds of a feather migrate together
Celebrating World Migratory Bird Day! When we hear the word ‘migration’, we often think of The Great Migration in the Serengeti — a spectacle with millions of wildebeest and zebras migrating in search of water and opportunities to graze. Many of us have this in our ‘bucket list’ – I, for one, definitely do! Every … Continue reading
Read more »World Nature Conservation Day
On World Nature Conservation Day, we want to expand our thinking on the right to be housed. The housing crisis affecting humans is a severe and urgent issue. Many people—especially marginalized and racialized communities that have suffered historic and ongoing systemic injustices—face homelessness, inadequate shelter, and a lack of access to safe and affordable housing. … Continue reading
Read more »BC Headed in the Right Direction with New Coastal Marine Strategy!
Have you heard the good news? On July 11th, 2024, the Government of BC released its province-wide Coastal Marine Strategy (CMS) four years after committing to developing one. As one of the only coastal regions in North America without a comprehensive strategy to protect coastal and marine areas, this is a moment that GSA has … Continue reading
Read more »Reconciling Canada Day
Every year, Canada Day offers a compelling and instructive period of reflection. As a conservation organization that has committed to the pathway of environmental justice and the hard and necessary work this entails, we are grappling with what a holiday like today means. We are on the heels of National Indigenous Peoples day. I think … Continue reading
Read more »My journey into relationship with Cowichan Tribes
As someone who is displaced from their homelands, I personally have a lot to learn about how to live here in a good way from Indigenous Nations. I was lucky enough to be together in person recently with staff from Cowichan Tribes’ Lulumexun Department. I’m feeling the gravity of it all. I’m feeling humble. And … Continue reading
Read more »Get ready for Whale Blitz 2024: Land-Based Whale Watching for Conservation!
Join fellow whale enthusiasts for this all-ages, family-friendly event in observing wild marine mammals and playing your part in conservation efforts! For the third consecutive year, Ocean Wise will be hosting a Whale Blitz across British Columbia from July 13-17. Whale Blitzes offer a unique opportunity to see whales in their natural habitat while also … Continue reading
Read more »New hope on the horizon for these endangered orcas
In June we celebrated Orca Action Month and in the last couple of weeks we got some good news for the Southern Resident orca population and we wanted to share our excitement with you! There are two new calves in Lpod! On Friday, June 30, the Centre for Whale Research confirmed that there are two … Continue reading
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