Is Canadian Bill c-37 Billshit? Do we need a stronger government Bill?

Léanne Colbeck <lcolbeck=greenpeace.org@send.greenpeace.ca>  Unsubscribe	10:47 AM (30 minutes ago)
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Nelson, You may have missed that the government just introduced Bill C-73 this past week, which is legislation meant to tackle our biodiversity crisis. [1] We have been pushing for a new nature protection law, but unfortunately, this Bill is like throwing a bucket of water on a burning house.   Despite the Trudeau government's repeated promises to introduce a law protecting nature [2, 3], accompanying their initial pledge at the 2022 international conference in Montreal to halt biodiversity loss by 2030 and meet other targets set by the Global Biodiversity Framework [4], we've seen little progress.   Now, with the introduction of this “Nature Accountability Act”, we are deeply concerned that it may be another empty promise while our biodiversity crisis continues unabated, all under Trudeau’s watch; the Bill lacks specific targets, fails to integrate with existing laws, does not prioritize Indigenous sovereignty, and ultimately lacks the legal force necessary to drive real change. We desperately need to strengthen Bill C-73 to ensure it becomes a powerful tool for nature protection before the next Global Convention on Biological Diversity in October. Will you tell Justin Trudeau we need a STRONG nature law instead of empty promises? Speaking out now is critical because this is the first time the bill has been introduced, and it is still early in the legislative process where your voice can make a difference. Send a tweet to tell Justin Trudeau to pass a STRONG law to protect nature  Nelson,  in the middle of a biodiversity crisis—with over 2000 species at risk across Canada—the Nature Accountability Act needs to actually meet the goals and targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework, ensure they are met in decisions taken across government, and prioritize Indigenous rights and overall access to nature. [5] Without these critical amendments, the bill is just a bucket of water on a raging inferno.   I know you’ve already signed our petition advocating for a new nature law, so will you send out a tweet to urge the Trudeau government to strengthen Bill C-73? Tell Trudeau it’s time for STRONG ACTION to protect nature, not just empty promises  This year’s international conference on biodiversity is a crucial opportunity for countries to showcase their progress in meeting global nature protection goals. Canada, with its rich wildlife, forests and oceans, should be showing leadership when it comes to nature protection on the global stage. Instead of another empty promise, let’s urge Trudeau to take strong and impactful action. The clock is ticking. Together, we can turn a bucket of water into a tidal wave of change.   Here’s to making a real impact, Léanne Digital Campaigner, Greenpeace Canada Sources: [1] Nature bill welcome, needs work to ensure Canada meets its targets, Greenpeace Canada, 13 June 2024 [2] Nature groups give high marks for Canada’s new commitment to a high ambition action plan to halt and reverse nature loss, 15 December 2022, Greenpeace Canada [3] Government of Canada takes action to restore and protect nature with commitment to introduce a nature accountability bill in 2024, 9 Dec 2023, Government of Canada  [4] Reaction of Greenpeace Canada to the final COP15 deal, Greenpeace Canada, 19 December 2022 This email was sent to: human4usbillions@gmail.com. You are receiving this email because you have signed up for the Greenpeace Canada mailing list. Greenpeace, 33 Cecil Street, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1N1 Unsubscribe Manage preferences