VANCOUVER, B.C. – March 13, 2013 – Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, spoke to the Vancouver Board of Trade today about the Government of Canada’s initiatives to strengthen environmental protection.
“The value of our environment and its significance are well understood by the Harper Government,” said Minister Kent. “We recognize that conservation and environmental protection are very important to well-being of all Canadians.”
Minister Kent outlined the Government of Canada’s commitment to ensuring that Canadians have access to a healthy environment. The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the environment, and has backed up that commitment by taking a number of measures. For example, we are:
Through sound science, strong leadership, and productive partnerships, the Government of Canada has also advanced initiatives towards protecting and increasing land conservation, and protecting endangered species.
These initiatives include the proposed designation of the Scott Islands marine National Wildlife Area, and the proposed Southern Strait of Georgia National Marine Conservation Area Reserve.
