As you read this, the last slivers of old growth forests in BC are being logged, whales are being poisoned by pollutants from industries, and salmon populations are imperilled on both coasts due to overfishing and habitat loss. [1] [2] [3]
Canadians overwhelmingly value nature and want to see it protected. In fact, polling found that over 80% of Canadians support expanding land and ocean protection, with many calling for more government action to make it happen. [4] And yet, exploitative industries continue to destroy it with zero regard for Indigenous rights and sovereignty.
Corporations get away with appalling behaviour because Canadian policy protects the polluter. As long as this remains the case, Canadian law is broken.
During the recent election, the new Liberal leadership promised to protect nature, biodiversity, and water. [5] Now, they must deliver—starting by reintroducing and strengthening the Nature Accountability Act. [6]
We need a real, enforceable nature law—one that respects Indigenous sovereignty, sets clear protection targets, ensures public accountability, and holds polluters responsible. [5]
Tell Prime Minister Mark Carney and the new Liberal government: reintroduce and strengthen the Nature Accountability Act without delay.
Sources:
[1] Endangered Caribou in Canada, The Narwhal
[2] Wild Atlantic salmon conservation: Implementation plan 2019 to 2021, Government of Canada
[3] Orcas off Canada’s East Coast threatened by ‘forever chemicals’, November 2023, The Narwhal
[4] Public Attitudes to the Logging Industry, November 2024, EKOS
[6] 2030 Nature Strategy and Nature Accountability Bill, Government of Canada
[7] Nature bill welcome, needs work to ensure Canada meets its targets, June 2024, Greenpeace Canada
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