2021 Archives

14Sep

CAZA LETTER TO FEDERAL ELECTION CANDIDATES

(OTTAWA) September 14, 2021 – Yesterday Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) called on all candidates running for office to continue to support programs that have helped the... Read More

1Sep

Two Canada-Born Cheetah Now Hunting Successfully on Zimbabwean Reserve

(September 1, 2021) An international team of conservationists from The Aspinall Foundation, Parc Safari and Imire Rhino & Wildlife Conservation are celebrating after two captive-born che... Read More

11Aug

Vancouver Aquarium Officially Reopens on August 16

(VANCOUVER) August 11, 2021 – The Vancouver Aquarium is excited to officially reopen on Monday, August 16th. Along with a new 4D Theatre Experience, the Aquarium will also unveil its... Read More

9Jun

CAZA Welcomes Recognition of Saskatchewan Government in New Regulations New Zoos will now be required to be CAZA accredited

OTTAWA (June 9, 2021) – Last week the Government of Saskatchewan updated The Captive Wildlife Regulations to help protect native wildlife and ecosystems, and to ensure that public heal... Read More

1Jun

Canadian Travel & Tourism Roundtable encourages government to lay out an implementation plan based on the Health Canada Expert Report, and reopen travel for Canadians

(OTTAWA) June 1, 2021 /CNW/ – The Canadian Travel and Tourism Roundtable (“The Roundtable”) is urging the federal government to immediately release an implementation plan... Read More

25May

LETTER TO ONTARIO PREMIER DOUG FORD

OTTAWA (May 25, 2021) – Dear Premier Ford, As per the Ontario government’s Roadmap to Re-Open, 60% of Ontario residents must be vaccinated to trigger phase one, initially targeted fo... Read More

17May

LETTER TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JUSTIN TRUDEAU, PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA

OTTAWA (May 17, 2021) – Dear Prime Minister, We are writing to you at a turning point in our country’s fight against COVID-19. By mid-summer, if not sooner, some three quarters o... Read More

4May

Letter to Federal Members of Parliament (With CAZA Member in their Constituency)

OTTAWA (May 4, 2021) – As you can imagine, Canada’s 28 accredited zoos and aquariums have been hit hard by the pandemic, the open-close cycle, and limitations due to health protocols... Read More

13Apr

Accredited Zoos and Aquariums Federal Budget Expectations Remain Firm: “Most Recent Survey of Members Reaffirms Need for Federal Assistance to continue beyond June 2021”

OTTAWA (April 13, 2021) Next week the federal government will bring down the first budget in almost two years, accredited zoos and aquariums will be looking for ongoing support in 2021. “O... Read More

17Mar

Bill C-205, An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act

Mr. John Barlow, M.P. House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Subject: Bill C-205, An Act to amend the Health of Animal... Read More

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