Environmental Issues In Canada

Earth Science 2EI3 Environmental Issues
Term Paper
By Zaid Alli (001315606)

Deforestation is one of the most prevalent environmental issues in modern times and contributes too many other significant environmental issues on a global scale such as: global warming, loss of species diversity, and soil erosion. Many third world countries with developing economies have faced tremendous difficulty rising to the challenge of creating and implementing smart and sustainable forest practices. When looking for an example in which to model practices around the question of which country has the best sustainable forest management practices in place currently arises. When looking at data on a global scale Canada is undoubtedly a global leader and example

Not only has Canada upheld its regulations annually but has also collaborated with organizations to further understanding and to keep updated. Research is done to update the progress Canada has made trends are formed and predictions for the future are made. This information is pivotal in making decisions for the future and understanding what can be done to improve. Canada has also has created an environment that facilitates research funding in areas of technology research that may have applications in the sector. The education of the general public is another endeavour the government has taken to further facilitate progression. There has been a demand a substantial demand from the Canadian public for transparency as well as participation on the level of decision making. With recent acts such as the Federal Sustainability Development Act that in part was designed to make decision making more transparent and allow greater involvement from the general public(Environment Canada, 2013). This shows that Canada recognizes the influence that communities hold being able to take action such as pressuring corporations to adopt better practices and the likes. Annual reports on progress in sustainable forest management are released for public viewing and easily accessible online. The level of transparency now being practiced in the sector educates and in turn empowers the average citizen allowing them to make better decisions on an individual level that has the greatest