This report is part of the The National Peatland Strategy Report Series, found at https://doi.org/10.19121/2025.Report.52386

Peatlands, wetland ecosystems defined by the slow build-up of carbon-rich peat soils, are among the most overlooked yet vital ecosystems on the planet. They provide ecological values and services essential to life on Earth and are an integral part of broader cultural landscapes that sustain Indigenous Knowledge Systems, livelihoods, and ways of being. And Canada – home to one-quarter of the world’s peatlands and some of the world’s largest remaining unconverted, undisturbed peatlands – is uniquely positioned as a peatland steward of global importance. The need for strong leadership and decisive action to protect peatlands in Canada is urgent, and the National Peatland Strategy is a step towards addressing this need. A collaborative initiative led by Wildlife Conservation Society Canada (WCS Canada), the National Peatland Strategy provides a unifying, guiding framework for the protection, restoration, and long-term stewardship of peatlands in Canada.

To facilitate uptake of the National Peatland Strategy, opportunities for implementation at the federal level and in each province and territory have been identified. These opportunities were identified through WCS Canada’s conversations with peatland knowledge-holders in each jurisdiction and checked against a study of applicable law and policy carried out by WCS Canada. They are not an exhaustive list of all opportunities for peatland action in each jurisdiction; instead, they represent actionable opportunities to address immediate and significant barriers to achieving better outcomes for peatlands.

This document outlines opportunities for the province of Saskatchewan. For more information on peatlands and Canada’s role as steward to some of the world’s most important peatlands, please check out the National Peatland Strategy.