Canadian Environment Awards
Message from the Minister of the Environment
Congratulations to winners of the 2008 Canadian
Environment Awards!
Your contributions play a significant role in defining new environmental
standards for government, for private industry and for every Canadian.
Every day, Canadians are taking action to tackle our environmental
challenges. In homes, schools and workplaces across the country,
we see people dedicated to the protection, restoration and preservation
of our environment.
The success of Canada’s environmental
protection and sustainability lies within these community efforts.
Without a doubt, progress is being made to improve the way we treat
our environment. Many of these tireless efforts and valuable contributions
are recognized through the Canadian Environment
Awards.
During Environment
Week and throughout the year, there are a number of ways we can
take action to protect our natural surroundings. I invite Canadians
to lead by example and carry on the challenging work of reducing
air and water pollution, greenhouse-gas emissions and to continue
their fight against climate change.
In order to tackle the challenges
that face Canada’s environment, significant progress still
remains to be made. Our Government is committed to finding concrete
and tangible approaches to solving these challenges. Let us continue
to learn, support and take action in making Canada a leader in meeting
environmental challenges.
We have the tools and the means for
change; let’s continue to use them well. Once again, congratulations
to all the winners.
John Baird, Minister of the Environment
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