Which federal politicians recognize environmental rights? Time to find out

Leading up to the next federal election, politicians and parties now have an opportunity to let their constituents know where they stand on this important matter of principle.

The UN is studying a proposal from France to create a Global Pact for the Environment, a legally binding treaty to establish consistent governing principles of international environmental law. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay

Opinion

BY DAVID R. BOYD AND PETER WOOD

October 22, 2018

VANCOUVER—Over the past four years, a movement has been quietly yet steadily sweeping across Canada. As of today, 172 municipalities—representing about half of Canada’s population—have passed declarations recognizing their citizens’ right to a healthy environment. This has been accomplishe...

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