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Incendios forestales en Canadá: Urgencia de acción en 2025

Petition recipients:  Governor General of Canada; Prime Minister of Canada; Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada; Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Canada; Leader of the Government Canada in the House of Commons

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Governor General of Canada;
Prime Minister of Canada;
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada;
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Canada;
Leader of the Government Canada in the House of Commons;

Author: Patrick Lemieux

+ 109 signatures

Respetada Mary Simon y representantes del gobierno, ¶ Nosotros, los ciudadanos de Canadá, estamos profundamente preocupados por el impacto devastador de los incendios forestales que nuestro país ha experimentado en 2024. Según datos del Servicio Interinstitucional Canadiense de Incendios Forestales (CIFFC), en ese año se registraron 5,686 incendios, que afectaron más de 5.3 millones de hectáreas. Aunque estas cifras son inferiores a las de 2023, cuando el fuego arrasó 17 millones de hectáreas, la temporada de 2024 sigue siendo una de las más destructivas en las últimas décadas. ¶ Especial...

Category: Nature, Ecology  |  

Published on February 18, 2025 at 11:32 PM

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The Governor General of Canada serves as the representative of the monarch in Canada and plays a crucial role in the country's constitutional framework. Appointed by the monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister, the Governor General carries out various ceremonial, constitutional, and community duties, acting as a symbol of national unity and continuity.

Key Powers and Responsibilities:

1. Ceremonial Duties: The Governor General presides over state functions, including the opening of Parliament, award ceremonies, and national celebrations, representing the Crown at official events.

2. Constitutional Role: As the head of state’s representative, the Governor General has the authority to summon and dissolve Parliament, grant Royal Assent to legislation, and appoint the Prime Minister.

3. Diplomatic Functions: The Governor General receives foreign diplomats and represents Canada in international matters, fostering diplomatic relations.

4. Community Engagement: Engaging with Canadians, the Governor General promotes national identity and community initiatives, often participating in charitable events and public outreach.

5. Emergency Powers: In times of national crisis, the Governor General may exercise certain powers to ensure the continuity of government and public order.

Through these roles, the Governor General of Canada embodies the constitutional monarchy and serves as a vital link between the Crown and the Canadian people.