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Founded in 1945, the Toronto Vegetarian Association (TVA) is the largest vegetarian organization in Canada. Our biggest projects include coordinating Toronto's annual Vegetarian Food Fair, producing our annual Vegetarian Directory, updating a comprehensive vegetarian resource website (www.veg.ca), hosting a free drop-in Resource Centre, and running The Veggie Challenge. All of our programs have the following objectives: (1) To educate the general public about the benefits of appropriately planned vegetarian diets in an open and non-judgmental way; and (2) To encourage and support those who choose a vegetarian lifestyle as well as those who choose to reduce their consumption of animal products by providing resources and a sense of friendly community. Your support helps us meet these objectives.

- To conserve and protect Canada's freshwater fish and their ecosystems and restore their coldwater resources to a healthy & productive state; - To develop and apply effective, science-based and measurable coldwater conservation solutions in the field - TUC informs the public about coldwater conservation issues and educate communities about their watersheds

Founded in 1981, Nature Québec is a non-profit organization bringing together people and organizations interested in protecting the environment and working to encourage sustainable development practices. Central to its mission accomplishment, Nature Québec’s volunteer-based Environmental Commissions are mandated to address issues within their respective areas of expertise. At present, six commissions operate in the following key areas: agriculture, biodiversity, energy, forestry, protected areas, and water.

Founded in 1945 as the Unitarian Service Committee of Canada, USC is a voluntary organization working to promote strong, healthy, and just communities in developing countries. We work with partner organizations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to strengthen community livelihoods, promote food security, and support peoples’ actions for social justice and equality. In Canada, we build awareness and support for international social change through public education and policy dialogue.

UNA-Canada strives for a better world. We focus on the UN issues of peace and security, sustainable development, human rights, and global cooperation. We work directly with youth and educators, building the capacity of young Canadians able to effect positive global change. We foster Canadian support for the UN and the values that drive it - freedom, equity, tolerance, non-violence, respect for nature and shared responsibility. We also help define foreign policy priorities for the Canadian Government. OUR FUNDS: General - supports national projects; Membership - is both national and local; Projects - supports specific national projects/programmes; Reserve - invested, providing ongoing national support; Branch - supports local volunteer-driven initiatives.

The VanDusen Botanical Garden Association ("VBGA") raises funds to support projects in the Garden and the Conservatory and to deliver education programs to visitors of all ages. The VBGA also engages 1,450 volunteers to aid in the work of welcoming and guiding visitors, conducting seed collection and flower arrangement, running special events, as well as providing assistance in running the Garden's botanical library. We delivered 148 education and outreach programs to more than 7,100 participants - 4,100 children and 3,000 adults last year. In January 2013, with the official amalgamation of VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory, we began extending our educational program and interpretive reach.

A donation to the Vancouver Aquarium ensures the continuation and growth of programs that will have a positive, tangible and long-term impact on our community and our aquatic world. Your commitment to the Vancouver Aquarium supports: -Education programs that teach marine science to children and youth; inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards; -Conservation initiatives that help people take action to save threatened or endangered aquatic environments; -The continuing evolution of our world-class exhibits - connecting visitors to the aquatic world and encouraging them to care about conservation; -Ground-breaking research aimed at addressing some of the aquatic world's most pressing problems.

In addition to our staff expertise on environmental law generally, we have in-house expertise on laws related to oil and gas development, energy, urban sustainability, climate change and forestry. Our approach to achieving strong environmental protection is unique, in the way we analyze environmental law, develop strategies to empower and mobilize citizens, and reform law to safeguard our natural environment. We focus on solutions through in-depth analysis, expert research, and a balanced approach; we engage BC communities, First Nations, advocacy groups, the private sector, and all levels of government to build consensus on legal solutions that protect and sustain the environment. West Coast also informs and empowers citizens through the most respected source of free environmental legal information and advice; the only source of environmental legal aid in BC; and by acting as BC’s public “watchdog,” sounding the alarm when weak laws threaten environmental protection.

Wildlife Habitat Canada (WHC) is a national, non-profit, conservation organization established in 1984 by Environment Canada, provincial wildlife agencies and conservation organizations. WHC conserves, restores and enhances wildlife habitat through effective public and private actions. WHC works through partnerships with communities, landowners, governments, non-government organizations, and industry to find effective solutions to complex environmental problems facing wildlife habitat.

Founded in 1967, WWF-Canada is one of the country's leading conservation organizations, enjoying the active support of more than 50,000 Canadians. We work to conserve species at risk, protect threatened habitats and address critical environmental threats. Using the best available scientific knowledge, WWF works to preserve the diversity and abundance of life in Canada and around the world. We find long-term solutions that benefit both people and nature, relying on the support of thousands of Canadians each year. Your support will help protect species at risk and the habitats they call home, like polar bears, tigers and whales; in regions, like the Arctic, the Great Bear rainforest and the sea; and find solutions to issues like climate change and overfishing. For more information please visit us at www.WWF.ca

YCS Organizational Goals: ADVOCACY: to advocate for policies, legislation, process and actions which support the conservation of the Yukon’s natural resources and protection of the Yukon’s ecosystems. EDUCATION: to promote and enhance awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the Yukon’s ecosystems and support behaviour and practices which lead to conservation and preservation in the Yukon and beyond. RESEARCH: To undertake research in support of Yukon Conservation Society activities, in particular on topics where a unique contribution can be made or alternative solutions can be developed or demonstrated. INTERNAL ORGANIZATION: To build and maintain a strong territory-wide organization that is efficient, effective, and responsive to Yukon ecological and human conditions.

The Yukon Historical & Museums Association (YHMA) was established in 1977 by a group of concerned and passionate individuals wishing to create a united voice that could lend its hand to museums and historical societies around the Yukon. YHMA was designed to be a place for information exchange and as a united body that could speak for Yukon heritage when needed. The objectives of the association are to promote an appreciation of Yukon’s history and culture; to support the efforts of individuals and groups which are interested in preserving and furthering the knowledge of Yukon’s history and culture; to advance the education of Yukoners in matters pertaining to their history, culture and heritage and, pursuant to this, to improve, wherever possible, the levels of training of persons who work in settings with which this Society is concerned; to advocate on behalf of Yukon museums and historical societies and assist them in the realization of their goals and objectives.