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Protection of Canada’s Ecosystems and National Parks

92.12 Protection of Canada’s Ecosystems and National Parks

Whereas:

  • Only 3.4% of Canada’s land and water is currently protected from development and resource extraction.
  • Section 3 of Canada’s Green Plan sets a goal to protect 12% of Canada’s land.
  • In January 1991, the Minister of the Environment announced an action plan for 18 unprotected ecosystems, but this plan has not yet been made public.
  • Motion M-330, passed by the House of Commons on June 17, 1991, supports the preservation of at least 12% of Canada’s natural ecosystems.

Resolved:

  1. The National Council of Women of Canada (NCWC) urges the Government of Canada to:
    • Proceed without delay in setting targets, timetables, and maps to protect 12% of Canada’s land as part of the "12% by 2000" campaign.
    • Integrate ecological impact assessments into all national park systems to ensure sustainable development.
  2. The NCWC urges provincial and local Councils of Women to petition their provincial governments to adopt similar protective measures for ecosystems and national parks.