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Recognize Our Donors THANK YOU! Recognizing your Landmark contribution to nature Nature Conservancy of Canada Landmark Campaign Recognition List 1 Big Trout Bay, Ontario Dear Friends, NATIONAL CAMPAIGN CABINET Co-chairs As co-chairs of the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Harold (Hal) Kvisle (NCC’s) Landmark Campaign, we watched with Corporate Director; pride and awe as more than 110,000 Canadians took Former CEO, TransCanada and Talisman Energy conservation into their own hands, giving generously Brian Tobin to save the lands and waters that sustain us all. Vice-Chair, BMO Financial Group Cabinet Members You were one of those donors, and we’re so Shelley Ambrose very grateful. Hal Kvisle Former Publisher & Executive Director, The Walrus Thanks to you, we have not only achieved, Gary Doer but surpassed our campaign goal of raising Corporate Director; $750 million for conservation in Canada! Former Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. L. David Dubé Together, we have delivered a historic and President & CEO, Concorde Group Corp. lasting impact for nature that benefits not only us as Canadians, but the world. By supporting Darren Entwistle Brian Tobin NCC, you expanded our network of protected President & CEO, TELUS areas, conserving an additional 11.5 million hectares James D. Irving (28 million acres) — more than one-and-a-half times the size of New Brunswick. You helped Co-CEO, J.D. Irving Ltd. safeguard habitat for hundreds of species and mitigate the effects of climate change by Patrick Pichette protecting the forests, wetlands and grasslands that act as carbon sinks. And you ensured General Partner, Inovia Capital natural areas remain accessible to Canadians, benefitting us both physically and mentally. Nathalie Pratte Founder & CEO, In recognition of your generosity, we’re pleased to include your name on the enclosed list of Groupe-conseil Envirostratégies donors who gave $10,000 or more to the Landmark Campaign. James A. Richardson President & Director, Westmead Ltd. As you read, remember that all of this was made possible by YOU, our Landmark Campaign supporters and champions. You should be so proud to have come together with like-minded John Risley Canadians in this incredible journey of hope and conservation. Chairman & President, Clearwater Fine Foods Ltd. On behalf of Canada and Canadians, thank you for leaving your landmark. Elana Rosenfeld Co-Founder & CEO, Kicking Horse Coffee Scott Thomson President & CEO, Hal Kvisle Kvisle Brian Tobin Tobin Finning International Inc. Co-Chair, Landmark Campaign Co-Chair, Landmark Campaign Jeff Watchorn Vice Chair, Investment & Corporate Banking, BMO Capital Markets PRODUCTIONS. COSTAL BAY: TROUT BIG NCC. COVER: 2 Landmark Campaign Recognition List Nature Conservancy of Canada Landmark Campaign impact We are grateful to all of our donors for supporting the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Landmark Campaign. Together, we mobilized to deliver a historic and lasting impact for nature. We invite you to visit nccnaturescapes.ca today and take a virtual tour of some of the 540 properties you’ve protected through CLOCKWISE FROMT TOP: KYLE MARQUARDT; NEIL EVER OSBORNE; MONKEY BUSINESS IMAGES; IMAGES; BUSINESS MONKEY OSBORNE; EVER NEIL MARQUARDT; KYLE TOP: FROMT CLOCKWISE MARRIOTT. E. JOHN MACPHERSON; GORDON the Landmark Campaign. LANDS AND WATERS Conserved an additional 115,000 square kilometres That’s more than 1.5 times size of New Brunswick • Brings NCC total conserved lands to 14 million hectares (32 million acres) • 540 new conservation projects completed across Canada. PEOPLE 18,000 volunteers rolled up their sleeves to care for nature. Launched the careers of young conservation leaders, through over 460 internships. FINANCIAL More than $750 million raised for nature conservation. • 1.1 million donations. • 110,000 donors. CONNECTION More than 300,000 Canadians connected to nature SPECIES Protected habitat for • 94 per cent of Canadians live within 100 kilometres of a Landmark Campaign project. 130 species at risk • Launched 36 new Nature Destinations, allowing • 10 more threatened than the giant panda. Canadians to benefit physically and mentally by • 7 found nowhere else in the world. spending more time in nature. Nature Conservancy of Canada Landmark Campaign Recognition List 3 THE FOLLOWING DONORS ARE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR CUMULATIVE GIVING TO THE LANDMARK CAMPAIGN BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2013 AND AUGUST 31, 2020. Individual Donors $1,000,000-$4,999,999 Charles & Marilyn Baillie Mr. Darrell J. Metka Nathalie Pratte Mike & Terry Wilson L. David Dubé & Heather Ryan Frank C. Miller Michael Radner* Five anonymous donors Doug & Mari Harpur Moffat Family Elana Rosenfeld * indicates that the donor is deceased Richard M. Ivey* Monaco Family Robert & Barbara Shaunessy Harold Kvisle Patrick & Tamar Pichette Laurie Thomson & Andy Chisholm $500,000-$999,999 Susan Bloom Ian & Judy Griffin Jim & Leney Richardson * indicates that the donor is deceased Ruth Bower & Dorothy Bower Bruce MacLellan & Karen Girling John C. Risley Bill & Judy Caulfeild-Browne Eliza L. Mitchell Bob Williams Ann A. Estill* Mike & Martha Pedersen Two anonymous donors $100,000-$499,999 Allard Family Judith & Rod Fraser Frank McKenna In memory of Ian A. Soutar Charles & Wilma Atkinson Liz & Tony Fricke Dieter W. Menzel John & Betty Speakman Wendy & Robert Atkinson The Gardiner Family Garfield R. Mitchell Gregory Stack Joyce L. Beare-Rogers Mary & Jack Gingrich Dr. Wallace M. Mitchell In memory of Arno Steinnagel Andrew Beckerman & Jessie Eric Grace Ken & Sharon Mould In loving memory of Glenna Stevens David A. Bissett John Grandy & Meg Salter Kerry & AJ Mueller Janette Sweasy Alison Bogan Sam & Julia Gray Dr. Ken & the late Lori Szwarz The Brenneman Family Fred & Karen Green Dr. Irene Ockenden Cam & Sandy Taylor Rodney Briggs & Robin Pascoe David Hamel Dr. Jean O’Grady The late Dr. Yves Tessier & Marjorie H. Cameron Milfred & Patricia Hammerbacher Michael Paterson & Gail Asper Céline Caron* George Castles Dick & Lois Haskayne Cicely A. Pattison Dorcas Turney* Margaret & John Catto Brian & Ruth Hastings Henry M. Paulson Paddy Wales Debbie Cervenka Johanna & Otto Holzapfel Wendy Paulson Dr. Trisha Wilcox Richard Chilton La Famille Hotte Alison M. Philips Ms. Dorothy J. Wilson Ian Cook & Carol Phillips Normand Jacques James J. Phillips Harold & Audrey Zettl Dr. Yvonne Cuttle Betty Kreton Lieutenant Colonel 21 anonymous donors Rolph & Joan Davis H. G. Lawrence Greg W. Poehlmann * indicates that the donor is deceased Alan Davison Dr. Therese Leneveu Karen Prentice Emma Donoghue Janice Ley & Eric Usherwood Carla Reed Ray M. Dunsmore William & Shirley Loewen Clayton H. Riddell Joerg Fischer Allan MacDonald Ann Rooney & Jim Artindale Robert Foord Pierre Martin & Shirley Gavlas The Sarjeant Family Fred & Elizabeth Fountain Gerald McBride & Carol Lawrence Leslie & Mark Shuparski 4 Landmark Campaign Recognition List Nature Conservancy of Canada $50,000-$99,999 C. & R. Allen Robert & Ellen Eisenberg Walter & Carol Latter Helen Tavares Mary Annis Peter & Kimberley Enns The Jonathan Lansky Family Harriet W. Taylor Chris & Angela Atkins Wilma Farr Stephen Lloyd & Brian Tobin Corey Avra Kenneth J. & Jean C. Finch Marie-Hélène Gauthier Eric Tripp & Maria Smith Haakon Bakken The Freeborn Family John Lounds K. L. Turner Karen & Bill Barnett Mary O. Furseth Mr. & Mrs. S. Mehta Gladys Tyler* Ed Bezeau Mike & Kathy Gallagher Gina Michaels Jack & Connie Uetrecht Janet Blanchet Areez Gangji Isabelle Michel Kerry & Roy Val The Bourinot Family David Gardiner Jeannie & Thomas Mills Dr. Rene & Carol Weber Jamie & Tony Bowland Tim & Nancy Gardiner Tom & Sarah Milroy Maxine & Bruce Wells The Brenneman Family H. Roger Garland Edward L. Mortl Marian White C. Jean Britton & Ransom Slack Dr. Lee Green & Glen & Lois Mumey Fred H. Willert John Caraberis & Bonnie Bond Ms. Michele Eickholt Esther Ondrack Tor Williams Drs. Margaret & Glen* Carlson Peter & Judy Hall Tony Paine & Susan Collacott Audrey E. Wilson Cathy Clayton & John Denholm Doug Harvey Prodan Family Margo Wood Raymond Couch* Debby & Brian Hirsch Hartley & Heather Richardson Ray & Agnes Woods Geoff & Karen Cowper Robert W. Hodder* William D. Robertson David B. & Virginia A. Wortman Geoffrey Cumming Barbara A. Holmberg Doug & Sheila Rogers Howsun Albert Wu Elizabeth A. Currie Ruth Ann Horwood David Ross Gustave J. Yaki* Richard K. Davis & Sargent P. Horwood Dorothy A. Sanford & James W. Yuel Karen L. Rylander-Davis Jo Hutchinson David Tyerman 20 anonymous donors Hélène Desmarais Donald Jackson Tom W. Scott * indicates that the donor is deceased Mr. & Mrs. Paul Desmarais, Jr. In memory of Albert Jones Arno & Anne Seidelmann Diana Dolack Susan Kerslake Robert Sherrin Judith & Peter Dunn Chris Key & Kathy Hayman Andrew & Helen Spriet Maureen Ebel Anne Lambert & Tom Welch Ellen Hardman Stuart $25,000-$49,999 Daryl & Catherine Allen Jean-Dominic Brunelle Pamela Dillon Linda Hannah & Mr. & Mrs. Allen Peter Buzek & Deborah Hall John A. Dipple & Thomas Murrary Rankin The Archer Family In memory of Michelle A. Sanche Mr. H. Grant Harper* Dr. Diane C. Arthur* Leslie Ann Chandler Brigida Drummond Norman D. Hébert family Kathleen Ashford Nancy L. Chisholm* Yvan Dupont & Hadia Nahfaoui In memory of André Bachand Susan M. Church Nadine El Kurdi Tim K. Hodgson Dr. Mary Ellen Baker Jacqueline A. Clark Jacqueline & Ed & Joan Holzapfel Bohdan Balla Rodney Clark Dr. Reinhard Farquhar Dr. Suann C. Hosie Bill Barley David B. Clarke G. Phyllis Fatt Doug & Theresa Howland Laurier Beaudoin Anastasia L. Clavelle Edward H. Fife William Isherwood Edna
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