Patrick Forest

Seek funding to boost tourism at the Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo, one of the top tourism attractions west of Ontario. Request funding to support capital, research and animal care activities associated with a joint federal/provincial and other initiatives on species at risk or in serious decline. sources include Environment and Climate Change Canada and Parks Canada Agency Propose and advance robust standards and credible accreditation to govern keeping of non-domestic and exotic species in human care. Major capital infrastructure funding to update, renew or replace exhibits and facilities. Sources may include Prairies Economic Development and Canadian Heritage Contribute input on Senate and House animal welfare bills and regulation such as on Senate bills S-241 (An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (great apes, elephants and certain other animals) and S-15 (An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act) Canadian Food Inspection Agency processing of animal movement permit applications for international imports and exports. Canadian Cultural Spaces Fund or other funding to enhance/upgrade facilities for conservation, education and experiential learning. Business development funding to promote investment in facilities and infrastructure, programs and research.

Develop, implement and coordinate the Canadian Biodiversity Recovery Initiative; a national approach to conservation of Canadian at-risk species, primarily through conservation translocations.

Develop, implement and coordinate the The Wilder Canada Action Plan, a 10-year action-focused effort for species recovery through conservation translocation, reintroduction, and breeding.

Seeking funding for specific salmon related projects or activities, including habitat assessments and rehabilitation. Resourcing for salmon abundance monitoring and assessment. Development and implementation of salmon recovery and sustainability plans. Funding for salmon science, management and recovery, including extension of BCSRIF. Fisheries Act; 5 year review. Addressing the threats of invasive species to Pacific salmon habitat. Transformation of salmon recovery planning, governance and funding for BC. Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999; Addressing the impacts of 6PPD, its transformation products, and related p-phenylenediamines (PPDs) in stormwater runoff on Pacific salmon. Pacific Aquaculture Regulations; The development and implementation of the B.C. aquaculture transition plan and ban on open-net pen fish farms by 2029 and regulations for new closed-containment aquaculture technologies. British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations, 1996; The value of the Salmon Conservation Stamp.

National parks - in relation to Mountain Parks Management plans, integrity of wildlife areas and connectivity between Federal Budget in relation to wildlife crossing structures. new protected areas and Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) Creating a pathway and supporting Indigenous leadership in conservation to increase protected and connected areas in relation to advancing Canada's commitment to protect 30% of its lands and waters by 2030. Connecting the landscape to restore movement and address climate change by advancing work that ensures more wildlife crossing structures are built both within Canada and in key transboundary locations between Canada and the U.S. Climate Change Policy in relation to the importance of intact nature as a solution to climate change Biodiversity Loss - in relation to Canada's commitments under the Global Biodiversity Framework and creation and implementation of its National Biodiversity Action Plan