The provincial government announced on September 1, 2026 that it will not adopt the regional protected‑area targets put forward by SNAP Québec. The decision was made as Quebec continues to expand its network of protected lands, but the specific goals presented by the non‑governmental organization were not incorporated into the province's plans.
SNAP Québec had submitted a set of regional objectives intended to guide the creation and management of protected areas across the province. Those targets were designed to complement Quebec's broader conservation strategy, which seeks to increase the extent of land under protection. Despite the alignment of SNAP Québec's proposals with the general direction of expanding protected lands, the government chose to proceed without adopting the detailed regional targets.
The announcement underscores the government's ongoing work to grow its protected‑area system while indicating a preference for developing its own criteria and timelines. Quebec's expansion of protected lands remains a priority, though the approach to meeting specific regional benchmarks will be determined by the province rather than by the recommendations of SNAP Québec.