The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, is extending the deadline for Canadians between the ages of 18 and 25 to put together a short, two-minute video to show how they connect with nature, protect the environment, and take action on climate change. Contest participants have until May 26th to enter the contest and submit their video.

“Canadian youth know that connecting to nature is an essential part of ensuring our natural heritage is protected well into the future. Our video contest is just one way for everyone to have a say about how important nature is to us. I’m looking forward to seeing even more great videos from the next generation of environmentally minded Canadians.”
– Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change

• To enter the contest, participants must complete the entry form and share their video on Twitter, using #WEDCan.

• The new deadline to enter is May 26, 2017, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time.

• Winners will be drawn on May 27, 2017.

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