SNAP Québec Team’s Wishes for 2026

While the year has only just begun, our commitment to protecting Quebec’s nature and wildlife is already well underway.

To begin this new year, we are excited to share with you SNAP Québec team’s aspirations and goals for 2026, as well as the priorities that will guide our actions in the coming months.

Interim protection measures for proposed protected areas under threat

“Following the exceptional response to the call for projects on protected areas launched in 2024, SNAP Québec would like to see the Quebec government adopt an interim protection mechanism in 2026. This would preserve the integrity of protected area projects during regional consultations, particularly for sites with significant ecological value and strong local support.”

Establish Thanks to Nature Day

“SNAP Québec wishes for the second Monday of October to officially become Thanks to Nature Day, a new tradition to celebrate and honour nature with gratitude, respect, and inclusivity!”

Respect the rights of the copper redhorse and say no to the Port of Contrecœur

“In 2026, SNAP Québec hopes that the copper redhorse’s rights will be respected and that a massive citizen mobilization will come to its rescue. Destroying its habitats at the expense of taxpayers is neither acceptable nor responsible. Let’s hope for the public to recognize that we really don’t need another large port.”

Shifting our focus on solutions for forests and caribou

“After helping to slow down a forestry reform that was excessively favourable to the industry, SNAP Québec hopes that in 2026, the government will finally listen to the solutions proposed by civil society, First Nations, and the scientific community in order to truly protect our forests, the species that depend on them, as well as jobs.”

Making nature protection a key issue in the electoral campaign

“With the upcoming 2026 elections, we want all political parties to prioritize nature in their platforms and for the next government to fully commit to achieving the target of protecting 30% our territory by 2030 and to provide better access to nature for the population.”

Strengthening the resilience of our marine and coastal environments

“In 2026, SNAP Quebec is calling for a wave of mobilization to protect the Gulf of St. Lawrence. We want governments to officially announce new marine protected area projects on the Gaspé Peninsula and on the North Shore, with the ultimate goal of protecting marine ecosystems, restoring fish stocks, and ensuring the continued presence of whales in Quebec’s waters.”

Recognizing that nature is our best ally in the face of the climate crisis

“SNAP Québec wants us to recognize and highlight the major role nature plays in tackling climate change. This involves working to protect carbon-rich ecosystems such as forests and wetlands, as well as accurately measuring the impact of industrial activities, such as logging, on GHG emissions. “