Questions for federal election candidates - Canada's environment and sustainability
Posted October 2, 2008: The following 6 questions have been sent to party leaders. Any responses that we receive will be posted
See the responses from le Bloc Québécois
See the responses from the Liberal Party of Canada
- How would your party build on the recent Federal Sustainable Development Act to achieve real progress towards sustainable development in Canada?
- What binding, enforceable measures would your party put in place to address the increasing threats of climate change and meet Canada’s international commitments under the Kyoto Protocol?
- What regulatory and policy steps would your party take to ensure protection of human health and the environment as innovative technologies, such as nanotechnology and biotechnology, are developed?
- What does your party plan to do to strengthen agriculture in Canada and ensure a secure supply of locally grown food in the country?
- How would your party respond to growing concerns about water quality and quantity in the Great Lakes basin?
- How does your party plan to address the illegal flow of Canada’s electronic waste to toxic sites in developing countries?