A Primer on the Draft 2026-2029 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy

The Government of Canada recently released its Draft 2026–2029 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (the Draft FSDS) and is now in the process of seeking input on its contents. This feedback will inform updates to the final version of the strategy, which in turn shapes priorities for federal organizations and their departmental strategies. 

The purpose of this brief is to help the Hub’s network and other sector interest holders understand the Draft FSDS, supporting their response to the government's calls for comments on the draft. Canadians are being asked to provide input on the draft strategy by May 12, 2026, before it is considered by Cabinet and tabled in Parliament in November 2026. Comments can be submitted through an online form or by email to the Sustainability Directorate within the Department of Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).