Nature is an economic ally, not an obstacle

MPs must ensure that the country’s natural heritage is not an afterthought characterized as 'red tape' that is getting in the way of a build-fast agenda because Canadians themselves don’t see it that way.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin. Conservation and economic development are compatible, and Canadian voters want both, write Emily McMillan and Akaash Maharaj.

Forward-thinking nations treat nature as an economic ally, not an obstacle. This is something Prime Minister Mark Carney underscored himself at the launch of Canada’s nature strategy: “When we fail to protect nature, we are not making a sound economic choice. We are maki...

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