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Speech
From Throne
Throne
Speech 2001
A Cleaner Environment
January 30, 2001
2001 SFT Commitments
On Clean Air
We will implement the smog emissions reduction
agreement signed with the United States, leading to a 90 per cent reduction in
smog-causing vehicle emissions.
On Clean Water
We will:
- Fulfil our direct responsibilities for water,
including the safety of water supplies on reserves and federal lands;
- Lead in developing stronger national
guidelines for water quality through enhanced scientific research, and
continuing our collaboration with partners;
- Drawing on expertise within the Government,
significantly strengthen the role of the National Water Research Institute;
- Fund improvements to municipal water and waste
water systems through the federal - provincial-municipal Infrastructure
Canada program;
- Invest in research and development and
advanced information systems, enabling better land use and the protection of
both surface water and groundwater supplies from the impact of industrial
and agricultural operations.
On The Conservation of Canada’s Natural Spaces
We will:
- Invest in the creation of new national parks
and implement a plan to restore existing parks to ecological health;
- Work with partners toward more integrated,
sustainable management of Canada’s oceans;
- Reintroduce legislation for marine
conservation areas and to protect species at risk.
On Global Sustainable Development / Climate
Change
We will:
- As part of our efforts to promote global
sustainable development; ensure that Canada does its part to reduce global
greenhouse gas emissions;
- Work with provincial and territorial partners
to implement the first national business plan for climate change.
On Health Protection
We will:
- Strengthen laws, research and other measures
for health protection, to safeguard Canadians from toxic substances and
other harmful environmental contaminants including the development of
appropriate standards that reflect the special vulnerabilities of children.
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