4. June 2014 Newsletter

SCI CANADA SUPPORTS PRIME MINISTER'S
NATIONAL CONSERVATION PLAN
On May 15, 2014 Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced a nationwide conservation plan to
invest $250 million for wildlife management and improved hunting and fishing opportunities throughout
Canada. Safari Club International Canada (SCI-Canada) Jason St. Michael serves on the government’s
Hunter and Angler Advisory Panel to strategically advise on the best opportunities for conservation,
management, and hunting opportunities.
“Hunting is not only a way of life for many citizens, it is our heritage,” said SCI President Craig Kauffman.
“As conservationists, we are so appreciative and excited to work with Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
“By supporting habitat protection, preservation and restoration, we believe the National Conservation
plan will help to support all wildlife and the associated activities to the benefit of all Canadians.”
The National Conservation Plan… “will provide a more coordinated approach to conservation
efforts across the country with an emphasis on enabling Canadians to conserve and restore lands and
waters in and around their communities, and making it easier for citizens living in cities to connect with
nature. The NCP will include significant additional investments over five years to secure ecologically
sensitive lands, support voluntary conservation and restoration actions, and strengthen marine and
coastal conservation…”
“With expertise on wildlife conservation across North America and globally, Safari Club looks forward
to assisting Prime Minister Harper implement the National Conservation Strategy over the next five
years,” concluded Kauffman.
Contact: Jason St. Michael jstmichael@safariclub.org
Safari Club International – First For Hunters is the leader in protecting the freedom to hunt and in promoting
wildlife conservation worldwide. SCI has approximately 200 Chapters in 106 countries worldwide with 16
in Canada. SCI’s proactive leadership in a host of cooperative wildlife conservation, outdoor education and
humanitarian programs, with the SCI Foundation and other conservation groups, research institutions and
government agencies, empowers sportsmen to be contributing community members and participants in sound
wildlife management and conservation. Visit the home page www.sci-canada.ca or call (613) 687-4775 for
more information.
Becoming an SCI Member:
Joining Safari Club International is the best way to be an advocate for continuing
our hunting heritage and supporting worldwide sustainable use conservation,
wildlife education and humanitarian services.
JOIN NOW: www.safariclub.org/Join.
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