Mandate of the Department of the Environment and Climate Change: "To minimize threats to Canadians and their environment from pollution; equipping Canadians to make informed decisions on weather, water and climate conditions; and conserving and restoring Canada's natural environment." December 16, 2021.
The Rideau Canal, Arboretum, Dows Lake area, Dominion Observatory, etc. are threatened with ecological destruction; noise and light pollution. When thousands of hospital employees, patients, residents of Carling Village and visitors take over this property every day. When thousands of vehicles occupy the asphalt parking lots and the 4-storey parkade. When more than a dozen high rise condominiums are constructed nearby.
(One week after spending so much time focused on the Rouge National Park, irreplaceable land in Ottawa was transferred to a medical centre:)
House of Commons Ottawa November 24, 2016 The Hon. Catherine McKenna (Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Lib.) "Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member opposite for all the work he does when it comes to protecting the ecological integrity of our parks. We take this very seriously. That is why we were able to get an arrangement whereby the first order is to protect the ecological integrity of the Rouge National Urban Park.."
"Our priorities for Canada's 150th are highlighting the role of youth, highlighting the role of indigenous peoples in our history, and celebrating our heritage. This is going to be a great opportunity. This national urban park is within a one-hour drive and is accessible by public transit for seven million Canadians, 20% of our population. This is very exciting." (work in progress)
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