SECTION ONE - OVERVIEW Statement by the Prime Minister
Statement by the Minister of the Environment
I. Our Planet, Our Nation, Ourselves Sustainable Development and Canada's
Green Plan
A Plan for Life
The Greatest Challenge of Our Generation
II. A Partnership for Change Canadians, Their Governments, and The Green Plan
Priority Objectives for Canadians
Clean Air, Water and Land
Sustainable Use of Renewable Resources
Protection of Spaces and Species
Preserving the Integrity of Our Northland
Global Environmental Security
Environmentally Responsible Decision-Making
Environmental Emergencies
Action Plans with Targets and Schedules
III. Principles for Environmental Action Respect for Nature
The Economy-Environment Relationship
Efficient Use of Resources
Shared Responsibility
Leadership
Informed Decision-Making
We Must Think, Plan and Act in Terms of Ecosystems
IV. The Government-Wide Commitment V. Financing The Green Plan SECTION TWO - THE GREEN PLAN I. Life's Three Essentials — Clean Air, Water and Land A. Our Health and the Environment are Inseparable Introduction
The Health and Environment Action Plan
Drinking Water Safety
Effects of Air on Health
Waste Management and Health
Native People and Environmental Contaminants
Northern and Arctic Health and Environment
Registry of Health Effects in "Hot Spots"
Radiation
Health and Environment Information and Awareness
B. Continuing Action to Protect and Restore Our Water Introduction
Efforts to Date are Working
Drinking Water Supplies Must Be Safe and Secure
Drinking Water Safety Act
Action on Groundwater
Indian Health and Water
We Must Clean Up Our Past Mistakes
Targeting the Fraser River Basin
Targeting the Atlantic Harbours and Coasts
Pollution Prevention in Our Inland Waters
We Must Make Wiser Use of Our Water
We Will Improve Water Science
We Will Be More Effective Stewards of Coastal Waters
C. Keeping Tories Out of Our Environment Introduction
Actions to Date are Having a Positive Effect
We Must Aim for the Virtual Elimination of Persis- tent Toxic Substances
A National Regulatory Action Plan
Promoting Life-Cycle Management of Toxic
Substances
Improving Our Understanding of Toxic Substances and Their Health Risks
New Biotechnology Standards
D. Smog is a Visible Threat Introduction
Controlling and Reducing Emissions
An Emission "Trading" Program
Verifying Progress
International Agreements
E. Cutting Wastes in Half Introduction
A National Waste Reduction Plan
Managing Hazardous Wastes
Cleaning Up Contaminated Sites
Working Internationally
II. Sustaining Our Renewable Resources A. Moving Towards Sustainable Forest Derelopment
Introduction
Partnerships for Sustainable Forestry
Becoming the Very Best—Models of Sustain- able Forestry
Promoting Environmental Harmony
An Informed Canadian Public
Conserving Forest Diversity
Best Technology
National and International Obligations
A Personal Contract with Our Environment through Tree Planting
B. Achieving Environmental Sustainability in AgricultureIntroduction
A New Environmental Sustainability Initiative
Promoting Soil Conservation
Providing a Clean Water Supply
Integrating Agriculture and Wildlife
Managing Waste and Pollution
Protecting Genetic Resources
Climate Change and Agriculture
Dealing with Pesticides
C. Sustainable Fisheries Introduction A National Sustainable Fishery
Sustainability
Protecting Fish and Fish Habitat
Enforcement
Partnership
Pollution Prevention
Net Gain
Promoting Sustainable Fisheries Practices
Domestic Action
International Efforts
III. Our Special Spaces and Species
A.
Protecting Our Unique Ecological Areas
Introduction
Completing the Parks Systems
Protecting Canada's Natural Heritage
Further Actions for Protecting Endangered Spaces
Establishing Forest Ecological Reserves
Conserving Canada's
B. Sustaining Canada's Wealth of WildlifeIntroduction
Protecting Wild Species: The National Wildlife Strategy
Improved Wildlife Science and Health Research
Direct Action to Protect Wildlife Diversity
New Legislation to Attack Poaching and Illegal Trading
Strengthened Wildlife Law Enforcement
Protecting Wildlife Habitat on Agricultural Lands
C. Building Upon Our Historical Heritage Introduction
Commemorating Canada's Historical Heritage
Protecting Canada's Historical Resources
IV. Canada's Unique Stewardship: The Arctic A. Preserving the Integrity of Our Northland Introduction
The Arctic Environmental Strategy
Contaminants
Waste Clean-up and Management
Water Quality and Quantity
Integrating Environment and Economy
V. Global Environmental Security
A. Global Warming: Action at Home and Abroad Introduction Global Warming and Cold Canada
The National Action Strategy on Global Warming
Strategy No. 1: Limiting Net Emissions
Principles of Limitation Strategy
Federal-Provincial Planning
Improving Energy Efficiency
Promoting Alternative Energy
Informing and Challenging Canadians
Tree Planting
Agriculture
Other Gases: CFCs and Ground-Level Ozone
Beyond the First Steps
Strategy No. 2: Anticipating and Preparing for Global Warming
Strategy No. 3: Improving our Understanding of Global Warming
Stimulating International Action on Global Warming Solutions
B. Ozone Depletion: Accelerating Control Measures Introduction
Accelerating Controls and Other Measures
Recovery and Recycling
Verifying Effectiveness
International Assistance
C. Rain: Building on Success Introduction
Expanding Acid Rain Controls
International Agreements
Verifying Progress
D. Accelerating International Progress on the Environment Introduction
Strengthening International Institutions
Advancing International Law
1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development
Building International Partnerships
From Globe '90 to Globe '92
Bilateral Relationships
VI. Environmentally Responsible Decision-Making
A. Partnerships Equal Solutions Introduction
The Federal/Provincial/Territorial Partnership
Strengthening Partnerships with Aboriginal Peoples
Partnerships with Non-Government Organizations
The ENGOs
Other NGOs
Ensuring Women's Perspective
Building Partnerships with Industry
Government, Industry and Consumers
Working Together
VII Environmental Partners Fund Environmental Choice Program
Environment Week
Involving Young Canadians
Improving Public Consultations
B. Environmental Information: The Key to Sound Decision-Making Introduction
State of the Environment Reporting
Innovative National Accounting and Environmental Indicators
National Environmental Information Network
National State of the Environment Organization
C. Environmental Citizenship Must be ParamountIntroduction
The Canadian Environmental Citizenship Program
D. Supporting New Science Introduction
Science and Technology Action Plan
Promoting New Directions in Environmental Science
Canadian Global Change Program
Training Canada's Future Environmental Scientists
Supporting Sound Policy and Regulation
Technology for Solutions
Bringing Technology to Market
Innovation Program
E. Legislative, Regulatory and Market Tools for Change Introduction
An Effective Legislative Framework
A Regulatory Process that Works
Stronger Enforcement Mechanisms
Utilizing Economic Incentives
VII. Starting in Our Own House A. Federal Environmental Stewardship Introduction
Federal Government Management Initiatives to Date
Implementing the Canadian Environmental
Assessment Act
Assessment of Government Policy and Program Initiatives
Existing Policy and Program Review
Federal Code of Environmental Stewardship
Code of Environmental Stewardship
Raising Staff Awareness of the Code
Environmental Audits
VIII. Emergency Preparedness A. Environmental Emergencies
Introduction
The Role of Canada's Military
Pollution Emergencies
Preventing and Responding to Marine Spills
Non-Marine Spills
Naturally Occurring Emergencies
Prediction and Warning
CONCLUSION