A BC poll conducted by StratCom found strong support for Indigenous-led conservation among British Columbians. Over two-thirds of those surveyed, for instance, support investment in Indigenous stewardship as part of the BC government’s economic recovery measures.

As the country focuses on restoring public health and the economy in the face of COVID-19, most Canadians continue to want the federal government to prioritize nature protection. Nearly three in four support federal investment in Indigenous stewardship to help create jobs, build prosperity, and meet Canada’s conservation commitments.