Timeline: Major milestones of Environment and Climate Change Canada
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has a history dating back 50 years to 1971. Since then, ECCC has continuously evolved to address the increasingly complex and changing environmental priorities of Canada. Follow this timeline to learn about some of the major milestones, achievements and advancements in our Department’s history.
In addition, three new program-specific timelines to mark significant achievements in climate action, nature conservation and pollution prevention have been created.
1971
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1972
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1973
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1973
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1975
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1975
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1977
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1985
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1986
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1986
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1987
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1987
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1988
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1988
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1988
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1990
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1991
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1991
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1991
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1992
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1992
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1994
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1994
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1995
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1995
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1996
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1999
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2000
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2001
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2002
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2005
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2005
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008
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2010
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2012
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2013
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2014
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2015
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2015
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2015
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2016
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2016
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2017
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2017
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2018
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2018
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2018
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2018
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2018
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2018
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2020
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2020
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2020
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