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On Earth Day 2019 (April 22), polling firm Ipsos Canada released the results of a survey that showed the environment is the leading policy concern of one in five Canadians, second only to health care.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Respondents said the most important environmental issues facing our country are:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
48%<\/strong> 23%<\/strong> 21%<\/strong> 21%<\/strong> 20% <\/strong> In May, Ottawa research firm Abacus Data reported the results of a survey it conducted for the International Boreal Conservation Campaign:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Clearly, Canadian support for nature conservation cuts across political parties<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The United Nations endorses the idea. In February, citizens of Toledo, Ohio, voted that Lake Erie has a legal right to \u201cexist, flourish and naturally evolve,\u201d so now humans can sue polluters on the lake\u2019s behalf. In 2008, Ecuador amended its constitution to codify nature\u2019s standing before the courts. Since 2014, New Zealand has extended legal rights to a forest, a mountain and a river.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Would you like to see wildlife\u2019s environmental rights enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? And is it time for the country\u2019s highest law to include human Canadians\u2019 rights to a healthy environment?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n This is a two-way conversation: you can learn about party platforms and ask candidates questions about what is important to them. And they are listening to what you are concerned about: political candidates and their parties respond to the public will, at least once they are aware of it. At election time is when they listen most carefully.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n This is your chance to make your priorities known: politicians will not know how important conserving our natural world is to you unless you tell them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Each of the major political parties has a robust web presence. Visit their websites to learn about their platforms<\/strong> on the issues that matter most to you. If you have questions, contact them. (They will be delighted to hear from you.) For more, visit these non-partisan voter education and engagement sites online. They offer useful information and links to other organizations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n elections.ca<\/a> apathyisboring.com<\/a> samaracanada.com<\/a>\u00a0 Here are some of key issues. <\/strong>Which are most important to you? What are your priorities?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Now that you\u2019ve done the work, exercise your right. On election day or in advance polls, vote. Vote with your conscience.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Reprinted from <\/em>Canadian Wildlife magazine. Get more information or subscribe now<\/a>! Now on newsstands! Or, get your digital edition today<\/a>!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
GLOBAL WARMING
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AIR POLLUTION<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
WATER POLLUTION<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
DEPLETION OF
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WILDLIFE
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Rivers are people too<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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At Your Front Door: When your candidates come knocking<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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When it comes to elections, knowledge is power<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
ELECTIONS CANADA<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The independent, non-partisan agency that conducts Canada\u2019s federal elections offers a wide array of essential information, including information specific to your riding, such as the full roster of candidates.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAPATHY IS BORING<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
This non-partisan, charitable organization supports and inspires youth to be active participants in our democracy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSAMARA CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
This charitable organization focuses on the participation of citizens in public life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat matters to YOU?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Vote! Give voice to what matters to you<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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