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Acting as one of Canada's earliest environmental laws, it was created after people realized fish were not an endless resource. It was created to protect fish and manage fisheries in hopes of conserving resources.
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Established as Canada’s first national park. Marking the beginning of the national parks system and a commitment to preserving natural spaces. -
Established as Ontario's first national park to protect a vast amount of wilderness from uncontrolled development.
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The boundry waters treaty is a treaty between Canada and the U.S.A to prevent future and current disputes over shared waters.
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Created in 1911 it's worlds first national parks service. It was formed to manage and protect Canada's growing system of national parks. -
An agreement signed between Canada and the U.S.A to protect migratory birds across its borders. It was signed to prevent overhunting and habitat loss.
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This act declared that national parks belong to all Canadians. Marking them as not just scenic places but as spaces for national pride, health, and heritage.
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The Canadian Wildlife Federation is a national non-profit organization founded to promote conservation, education, and advocacy for wildlife and habitats.
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In 1971, Vancouver, Greenpeace was founded to protest nuclear testing, growing into a leading global environmental activist organization. -
The Arctic waters pollution prevent act strengthened Canada’s control over pollution in Arctic waters, asserting environmental jurisdiction.
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In 1991, Canada and the U.S.A entered an agreement to address air pollution that crosses the borders.
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Ontario’s Environmental Bill of Rights was enacted in 1993, giving the public the right to access environmental information, comment on government decisions, and challenge actions that may harm the environment.
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The Clayoquot sound blockade was a major series of protests in British Columbia against the massive industries destroying natural resources -
In 1997 the Kyoto Protocol was created to combat climate change by committing participating countries to legally binding agreements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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The Canadian Environmental Protection Act was enacted to prevent pollution and protect the environment and human health by regulating toxic substances, emissions, and waste.
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Canada’s Species at Risk Act was created in 2002 to prevent wildlife species from becoming extinct, provide for their recovery, and protect their habitats.
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The Ontario clean water act was created to protect sources of drinking water through watershed-based planning
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The Canadian environmental assessment act was enacted to ensure that federal projects are assessed for potential environmental impacts before approval.
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The Paris climate agreement is an agreement with countries committing to limit global warming. Its goals are to keep global warming temperatures to below 2°C above pre-industrial levels.
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The Great Bear Rainforest Agreement was implemented in British Columbia, protecting 85% of the forest from industrial logging while supporting sustainable economic opportunities for local communities and Indigenous groups.