Economic development should not come at the expense of the laws that protect endangered wildlife. Canada does not need to choose between a strong economy and a living planet. The real test is whether we protect not only endangered species, but also the laws that stand between them and extinction.
One species directly affected by current proposed changes to the Species at Risk Act is the Southern Resident killer whales. Only 74 remain.
It’s not just endangered species being undermined by federal fast tracking of major projects, it’s also the Species at Risk Act legislation that protects them.
Please take action by June 7th. Raincoast Conservation provides a video and more information on how here.