The environment is too important to fall through the cracks this election. Don't let it.
•Get informed. •Hold candidates accountable. •Go out and vote.
On this site, we'll share our expertise on public transit, alternative energy, carbon pricing - the works. And when the candidates aren't being clear, we'll arm you with the hard questions.
Remember - people elect politicians. They can't get into office without you.
There are five principles that must become the cornerstone of actions and policies for our federal government.
Precaution –Scientific uncertainty cannot be an excuse for inaction where there is a risk of irreversible damage to the environment.
Polluter pays - Those who pollute need to be held responsible for their pollution.
Leaving the world a better place for our children - Future generations deserve at least the same environmental opportunities as we had.
Make governments accountable for the state of our environment – We must be able to measure progress against national environmental objectives using clear indicators, and we must make such progress reporting routine and ongoing.
Good global citizenship – The wealth and talent of Canadians means there is no excuse for this country not to be a world leader in environmental sustainability.