The Report sets out targets against which Environment Canada's progress will be measured. In the Speech from the Throne, the Government of Canada committed to furthering a clean, healthy environment for Canadians and to preserve our natural spaces. Canada will provide leadership on issues related to clean air, water and children's environmental health. Mobilizing the provinces and territories, industry, communities and the United States to take action to reduce air pollution is our first priority. We will also focus on informing Canadians about the impact of air pollution on their health, and on building scientific capacity to support policy making.
Clean water is integral to human health, healthy ecosystems and a productive economy.
Environment Canada will continue to work with the provinces, territories and communities to share information and best ractices, to pursue joint work on water research, guidelines, monitoring, and science assessments, and to ensure healthy aquatic ecosystems. Air and water quality are key to maintaining a safe environment for our children. Environment Canada and Health Canada will continue to provide strong leadership, while improving federal coordination to protect the health of Canada's children. Our second priority is to support the Government's mandate to promote innovation. Our third priority, preserving our natural legacy, was also highlighted in the Speech from the Throne.