The minister of the environment and climate change has been Jonathan Wilkinson since NovemEnvironment and Climate Change Canada supports the minister's mandate to: 'preserve and enhance the quality of the natural environment, including water, air, soil, flora and fauna conserve Canada's renewable resources conserve and protect Canada's water resources forecast daily weather conditions and warnings, and provide detailed meteorological information to all of Canada enforce rules relating to boundary waters and coordinate environmental policies and programs for the federal government.' The minister provides political direction and is responsible for the department to Parliament, with the day-to-day operations being managed by the deputy minister. It is also known as Environment Canada ( EC).
Environment and Climate Change Canada ( ECCC French: Environnement et Changement climatique Canada) is the department of the Government of Canada responsible for coordinating environmental policies and programs, as well as preserving and enhancing the natural environment and renewable resources.