Opinion
It’s time for Canada to think big on conservation
By John Jacobs and Stuart Pimm July 18, 2019
The biggest, most ambitious proposals for conserving lands have come from Indigenous nations.
Environment Minister Catherine McKenna is poised to make decisions on support for a set of protected areas proposals that could advance toward completion, write professors John Jacobs and Stuart Pimm. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Deadlines are fast approaching to meet international targets for protecting lands and waters. Many of us concerned about the future of the planet are asking: Will Canada be a bold leader or a timid laggard in responding to the crisis we face? The next few weeks could provide an answer.
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