To the Editor,
On October 19 and 20, I traveled to Ottawa as a representative of Eco East to participate in “Nature on the Hill,” joining conservation advocates from across the country to speak up for the future of Canada’s wildlife and wild spaces.
Meeting directly with two members of Parliament was an inspiring reminder of how vital citizen voices are in shaping national priorities. Our conversations focused on championing Canada’s commitment to protect 30 per cent of our lands and waters by 2030, a critical milestone if we are to stem the loss of biodiversity and give rare and vulnerable species a fighting chance. We also raised serious concerns about Bill C-39, warning that initiatives to expedite major industrial projects will erode environmental safeguards and put critical conservation efforts at risk. A Canada worth building puts nature first.
As we face accelerating environmental changes, maintaining momentum on conservation targets requires steady political will—and constituents who remind our leaders of what is at stake. I was proud to represent our community’s shared appreciation for the natural world, and I encourage everyone to keep asking our elected officials what they are doing to protect Canada’s priceless natural legacy.
Lynn Ovenden
Casselman
