Climate Change Is Having A Huge Impact On Canada’s Animals & 10 Species Are Now In Danger

This includes whales, marmots and many more.🦫🥺
Managing Editor, Canada

The animals need our help! Climate change in Canada is having a huge impact on the livelihood of so many species in the country, including creatures like marmots, narwhals, and whales.

In December, the United Nations Environment Programme published their Emissions Gap Report 2020, which revealed that the Earth is still set to warm up by over 3 C by the end of this century.

Editor's Choice: Ontario Finance Minister Goes On Vacation Abroad With His Wife Amid Stay At Home Orders

Perhaps unsurprisingly, these warming temperatures put many species in danger of extinction, particularly in some of Canada’s coldest regions.

In a new report in collaboration with the WWF and the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC), CTV News shared exactly which Canadian beings are most at-risk right now.

Canada’s most endangered mammal is the Vancouver Island marmot, which aren’t found anywhere else on Earth, but there are only around 200 left.

Arctic caribou in Canada’s Far North are also at risk, as they’re particularly vulnerable to the warming effects of climate change.

Chinook salmon are also in trouble as hotter conditions are impacting their ability to migrate; they're an essential food source for sea lions and orcas, which means their wellbeing can have a snowball effect.

Collared pikas, which are the same weight as a baseball, are under threat, as well as spiny softshell turtles, narwhals, Atlantic walruses, North Atlantic right whales and so many more.

Earlier this month, the Canadian government announced a brand new plan to tackle climate change, which came with $15 billion in related investments. 

  • Managing Editor

    Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.

A burst of snow will bring up to 20 cm to Ontario this week before the cold snap ends

Temperatures will warm up but still be cold enough for "lingering" snow.

This new winter forecast reveals when Canada's weather will become colder than normal

An "abrupt transition" to the start of winter is expected soon!

More winter weather is forecast in Ontario with up to 15 cm of 'heavy snow' this week

Lake-effect snow after the storm could increase accumulation totals in southern Ontario!

Costco gave a sneak peek of a new special warehouse that's opening in March

The store is a first for this province and it also offers a service that other locations don't!

A new Canada's best employers list is out and here's why these are the top places to work

This list includes federal government agencies, universities, retailers and other companies.

NAV Canada is hiring for air traffic controller jobs that pay up to $201,000

You don't need a university degree or college diploma. ✈️

Baby formula sold at Costco is being recalled due to a toxin that can cause food poisoning

The toxin is not destroyed by heat and can survive temperatures that would usually kill bacteria.

Canada is ramping up immigration for foreign military members amid a CAF staffing shortage

Ottawa is introducing a new a new express entry stream for foreign military applicants.

Canada just approved US-made jets under threat of massive new tariffs from Trump

Trump threatened to slap Canada with a 50% tariff if it didn't approve the jets.