Canada-Quebec Nature Agreement: summary

On March 10, 2025, the governments of Canada and Quebec announced an agreement for the protection and conservation of nature in Quebec. Under this agreement, the Government of Canada is committed to investing up to $100 million by 2027 to support Quebec's 2030 Nature Plan and Quebec’s implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in Quebec. Canada's 2030 Nature Strategy describes how Canada will implement the ambitious nature protection goals set out in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

The 2030 Nature Plan is the framework policy for biodiversity conservation in Quebec. It was developed following the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. It includes three priority areas for action, and the Government of Canada’s funding will support related targets, more specifically:

Goal 1: Protect and restore biodiversity to ensure ecosystem resilience

Targets

• Stop biodiversity loss through participatory planning and integrated development respectful of biodiversity throughout Québec, with a view to combating climate change and improving access to nature (target 1)
• Initiate restoration efforts for 30% of priority degraded ecosystems to promote biodiversity and access to nature (target 2)
• Preserve 30% of terrestrial and inland water areas and 30% of marine areas in Québec with a focus on effective management, representativeness and ecological connectivity of the sites preserved, while improving access to nature (target 3)
• Protect threatened or vulnerable species in Québec and encourage their recovery (target 4)
• Avoid the introduction associated with human activity of new invasive alien species (IAS) and new pathogens in Québec, stop the spread of those already present and limit their impacts through control measures at priority sites (target 5)

Goal 2: Encourage sustainable practices that foster biodiversity and enhance access to nature

Target

• Strengthen sustainable management and responsible use of exploited species and natural environments to ensure the long-term survival of wildlife and plant populations, preserve the integrity of ecosystems and improve access to nature (target 8)

Goal 3: Encourage all stakeholders to engage in biodiversity conservation efforts, and make the most of their contributions

Target

• Support Indigenous leadership and initiatives in biodiversity conservation (target 13)

Related link

• Canada-Quebec Nature Agreement (Full agreement)