Management Position
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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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...
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada - Key Powers and Responsibilities
1. Environmental Policy Leadership: Develops and implements national environmental policies and strategies.
2. Climate Change Action: Leads initiatives to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
3. Regulatory Oversight: Oversees the enforcement of environmental laws and regulations.
4. Biodiversity and Conservation: Advocates for the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems.
5. Pollution Control: Implements measures to prevent pollution and manage waste effectively.
6. Sustainable Development Promotion: Encourages sustainable practices across various sectors.
7. Research and Data Utilization: Utilizes scientific research to inform environmental policies and decisions.
8. Public Engagement and Education: Engages with the public to raise awareness and involve Canadians in environmental initiatives.