| Address |
350 Michael Cowpland Drive Kanata, K2M 2W1 Canada |
|
| Address type | Registered Office Address | |
| Address province | Ontario |
| Corporation ID | 351792 | |
| Business number | 106868755 | |
| Status | Active | |
| ACT | Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act | |
| Anniversary date | 08/21/2014 | |
| Last annual filing | 2026 | |
| Data verified | 10/31/2026 |
Location: Statistics Canada, Open Database of Addresses (Open Government Licence – Canada).
| Name | Effective date | Type | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADIAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION | 08/21/2014 | Corporate Name | true |
| FEDERATION CANADIENNE DE LA FAUNE | 08/21/2014 | Corporate Name in the other official language (if applicable) | true |
| CANADIAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION INC. | 01/29/1963 | Corporate Name | |
| LA FEDERATION CANADIENNE DE LA FAUNE INC. | 01/29/1963 | Corporate Name in the other official language (if applicable) |
last updated: 2026-11-02
| Type of corporation | Soliciting |
| Annual filing period (MM-DD) | 08-21 to 10-20 |
| Last annual meeting | 06/13/2026 |
| Year | Annual return |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Filed |
| 2025 | Filed |
| 2024 | Filed |
last checked: 11/02/2026
| Designation | Charitable organization |
| Category | Animal Welfare |
| Charity registration number | 106868755RR0001 |
| Website | www.cwf-fcf.org |
| Fiscal period end | 02/28/2024 |
| Full-time employees | 54 |
| Part-time employees | 4 |
| Total revenue | $41,331,000 |
| Tax-receipted gifts | $16,695,000 |
| Government funding | $15,043,000 |
| Total expenditures | $37,667,870 |
| Charitable programs | $30,665,000 |
| Management and administration | $2,537,000 |
| Fundraising | $4,227,000 |
| Total compensation | $6,552,000 |
| Total assets | $34,378,000 |
| Total liabilities | $4,857,000 |
Charitable programs: CWF’S MISSION IS TO CONSERVE AND INSPIRE THE CONSERVATION OF CANADA’S WILDLIFE AND HABITAT FOR THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF ALL THROUGH RESEARCH DIRECT PROGRAMMING EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. CWF IS RECOGNIZED FOR OUR LEADERSHIP IN BRINGING TOGETHER A BROAD CROSS SECTION OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO WORK TOGETHER FOR WILDLIFE. THIS COLLABORATIVE MODEL HELPS MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT OF OUR WORK. IT IS A SIGNATURE APPROACH OF CWF AND HAS MADE US A SOUGHT-AFTER EXPERT ADVISOR ON WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ISSUES IN CANADA. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: BARRIERS TO FISH PASSAGE AFFECTS FISH AND MANY OTHER...
Source: Canada Revenue Agency, registered charity information return (T3010) for the fiscal period ending 02/28/2024. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
42 federal grants and contributions between 2017 and 2026 with a total value of $25,215,410. The 10 most recent agreements are listed below.
| Start date | Department and program | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 04/20/2026 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) CSJ 2026 - Canadian Wildlife Federation (Kanata) Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide... |
$17,073 |
| 04/20/2026 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) Canadian Wildlife Federation (Beechville, NS) |
$5,352 |
| 04/22/2024 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) Canadian Wildlife Federation |
$4,859 |
| 04/22/2024 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) CSJ 2024 - Canadian Wildlife Federation (Kanata-Carleton) |
$16,059 |
| 04/22/2024 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) CSJ 2024 - Canadian Wildlife Federation (Ottawa Centre) |
$5,353 |
| 05/16/2023 |
Transport Canada Commemoration Fund for the Victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Tragedy (ET 302) (grant) Agreement for the Canadian Conservation Corps - Commemorative Cohort 2 - To support youth-focused environmental humanitarian and/or community-based projects in commemoration of victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 tragedy. |
$132,000 |
| 04/24/2023 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) CSJ 2023 - Canadian Wildlife Federation (Parry Sound-Muskoka) |
$5,012 |
| 04/24/2023 |
Employment and Social Development Canada Youth - Canada Summer Jobs (contribution) Canadian Wildlife Federation |
$9,266 |
| 03/30/2023 |
Employment and Social Development Canada New Horizons for Seniors Program (grant) Gardening for Wildlife: Intergenerational Mentoring The objectives of the Program are: .• promoting volunteerism among seniors; .• engaging seniors in the community through.mentoring of others; .• expanding awareness of elder abuse, including.financial abuse; .• supporting social participation and inclusion of.seniors; and .• providing capital... |
$24,690 |
| 01/18/2023 |
Employment and Social Development Canada CSC - Opportunities - national (contribution) Canadian Conservation Corps The objectives for CSC are to create, promote and facilitate access to service opportunities that are meaningful to young Canadian, and support lasting civic engagement, as well as to provide youth with life and work skills. |
$13,600,185 |
Source: Government of Canada, proactive disclosure of grants and contributions. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
21 federal government contracts over $10,000 between 2013 and 2026 with a total value of $567,508. Main clients: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Parks Canada, Transport Canada. The 10 most recent contracts are listed below.
| Contract date | Department and description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2026 until 07/13/2026 |
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Tuition fees and costs of attending courses including seminars not elsewhere specified |
$13,483 |
| 03/16/2026 until 03/31/2027 |
Environment and Climate Change Canada Scientific services |
$108,480 |
| 08/29/2025 until 03/31/2027 |
Environment and Climate Change Canada Scientific consultants |
$25,800 |
| 11/22/2024 until 03/31/2025 |
Transport Canada MANAGEMENT CONSULTING |
$28,250 |
| 10/02/2024 until 03/31/2025 |
Environment and Climate Change Canada Other Business services not Elsewhere Specified |
$40,000 |
| 02/27/2024 until 03/29/2024 |
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Engineering consultants - Other |
$11,529 |
| 10/04/2023 until 03/15/2024 |
Environment and Climate Change Canada Scientific services |
$14,690 |
| 08/08/2023 until 09/30/2023 |
Environment and Climate Change Canada Communications professional services not Elsewhere Specified |
$45,990 |
| 01/04/2023 until 03/31/2023 |
Environment and Climate Change Canada Scientific services |
$24,121 |
| 08/04/2021 until 03/31/2022 |
Environment and Climate Change Canada Scientific services |
$10,500 |
Source: Government of Canada, proactive publication of contracts over $10,000. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
| Date | Type | Section |
|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2019 | Financial Statement | 0 |
| 08/08/2018 | Financial Statement | 0 |
| 08/30/2017 | Financial Statement | 0 |
| 07/07/2016 | Financial Statement | 0 |
| 07/23/2015 | Financial Statement | 0 |
| 08/21/2014 | Continuance (transition) | |
| 11/28/2012 | Ordinary By-Laws Filing | |
| 09/19/2012 | Ordinary By-Laws Filing | |
| 10/28/2008 | Ordinary By-Laws Filing | |
| 04/15/2005 | Ordinary By-Laws Filing | |
| 09/28/2000 | Ordinary By-Laws Filing | |
| 01/29/1963 | Incorporation |
| Meeting date | Type of corporation | Year of filing |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2017 | Soliciting | 2017 |
| 06/25/2016 | Soliciting | 2016 |
| 06/27/2015 | Soliciting | 2015 |