Carney Rolls out New $3.8 Billion Nature Strategy, New Conservation Areas

Prime Minister Mark Carney walks around with Danielle Martin, Liberal Candidate for University-Rosedale byelection after visiting a local business in Toronto on March 30, 2026. The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette

The Liberal government has unveiled a $3.8 billion strategy to protect nature through measures like creating new national parks and marine conservation areas.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is making the announcement today just weeks after conservation groups warned that federal funding was running out.