Environment Canada

🌱🌤️ March 20 is Spring Equinox, when day and night are nearly equal. It also marks the official start of spring! Our new Snow Lake, Manitoba, station monitors spring weather and real time conditions.

#WeatherAlerts help keep you and your loved ones safe from the impacts of severe weather. Know the colour. Know the risk. More: ow.ly/L6n150YwW4T #WeatherReady

❄️ Red Warning – Snowfall You may see: ▪️ Travel canceled or extremely unsafe ▪️ Significant damage to trees ▪️ Numerous injuries from shoveling or collapsing structures ▪️ Delays in essential services

Weather alerts are now colour-coded. Impact + Confidence = Colour But what does a yellow vs orange vs red warning look like?

💬 As we report on progress, we are also looking ahead. The consultation for the 2026–2029 draft FSDS is now open. Share your thoughts and help shape the next Strategy: ow.ly/bZLo50YwSFh

The 2025 Progress Report on the 2022–2026 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) has been published. It reflects the Government of Canada’s commitment to transparent performance measurement. See how we are making progress: ow.ly/3z3a50YwxiS

2/2 #Indigenous understandings of environmental justice have been a key part of the development of a draft national strategy to advance environmental justice. Learn more and register today: ow.ly/njgR50YwOIO

½ 📢 On March 24-26, 2026, we are hosting webinars discussing environmental justice and racism, focused on the unique perspectives of #Indigenous peoples.

The Canada Growth Fund will invest $20M in Solugen, a clean-technology company based in Québec, to support growing demand for fertilizer across the organic farming market and create quality jobs for Canadians.     Details:  ow.ly/4ZoN50Yvxuj

Clean, safe #freshwater is fundamental to a healthy environment, resilient communities, and a strong economy in Canada. 💧 This #CanadaWaterWeek, learn how science can help address our pressing freshwater challenges: ow.ly/c85c50Ywppe

2/2 Discover Canada’s 37 #Wetlands of International Importance: ow.ly/ncNp50Ywk0x #CelebratingWetlands Photo: National Capital Commission

1/2 Mer Bleue is a rare, largely undisturbed northern boreal peatland found unusually far south. As southern Ontario’s second-largest bog, its uniqueness and rich biodiversity have made it one of the world’s most studied bogs. 💧

Got old items that you are not using anymore? Repurpose glass jars as storage or candle holders and use old t-shirts as rags. The possibilities are endless. 🙌 #GlobalRecyclingDay #CircularEconomy

2/2 Through our Natural Heritage Conservation Program, we invested in Saint John and helped more than 4800 hectares of watersheds receive special conservation status. Learn more: ow.ly/hnjf50YuX8e #ProtectNature #OECM

1/2 Thanks to @NCC_CNC work, watershed areas in #NewBrunswick will be conserved to help safeguard the drinking water supply. Photo: Paula Noël

A notice of intent was also published to inform stakeholders about the upcoming notice for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 reporting years. See all the details: ow.ly/zFSc50YtCRH

Phases 2 and 3 of the Federal Plastics Registry, which introduce new reporting requirements for organizations, are delayed. This gives organizations more time to collect high-quality data. More info: ow.ly/j8Ss50YtBWO

Did you know that building strong, inclusive communities is a key pillar of sustainable development? Join us to explore how the draft strategy strengthens social well-being, equity, and resilienceand contribute your input. 👇