Child of Nature: Prime Ministers of Canada

Canada is a vast and beautiful country, with a rich natural heritage. It is no wonder that many of Canada's Prime Ministers have been passionate about the environment and conservation. Here are a few of the most notable:

Pierre Trudeau

Pierre Trudeau was Prime Minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and again from 1980 to 1984. He was a strong advocate for environmental protection. In 1971, he created the Department of the Environment, which was the first federal department in the world dedicated to environmental protection. He also helped to establish the Canadian Wildlife Service and the National Parks System. Trudeau is also known for his role in the signing of the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement on climate change.

Pierre Elliott Trudeau: Child of Nature (Prime Ministers of Canada)

by George T. Arnold

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Jean Chrétien

Jean Chrétien was Prime Minister of Canada from 1993 to 2003. He was also a strong advocate for environmental protection. In 1997, he signed the Kyoto Protocol, and in 2002, he created the Species at Risk Act, which protects endangered species in Canada. Chrétien also played a key role in the creation of the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement, which protects one of the largest intact forests in the world.

Stephen Harper

Stephen Harper was Prime Minister of Canada from 2006 to 2015. He had a mixed record on environmental protection. On the one hand, he withdrew Canada from the Kyoto Protocol and cut funding for environmental programs. On the other hand, he also created the Northern Gateway Pipeline, which would have transported oil from Alberta to the west coast of Canada. The pipeline was eventually cancelled due to concerns about its environmental impact.

Justin Trudeau

Justin Trudeau is the current Prime Minister of Canada. He is the son of Pierre Trudeau. Justin Trudeau is a strong advocate for environmental protection. In 2016, he signed the Paris Agreement on climate change. He has also invested in clean energy and renewable energy projects. Trudeau is also a strong supporter of the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement.

These are just a few of the many Canadian Prime Ministers who have been passionate about the environment and conservation. Canada is a beautiful country with a rich natural heritage. It is important that we protect our environment for future generations.

Pierre Elliott Trudeau: Child of Nature (Prime Ministers of Canada)

by George T. Arnold

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1341 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	99 pages
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