To enhance the diversity of nature, we shall pass the first-ever national legislation to protect endangered species. Those federal actions are necessary to address the problems. But they are not sufficient. The most effective results require partnership with you and action by you. Local action, local innovation, local stewardship is vital.
National challenges require pan-Canadian commitment.
I am today challenging every community in Canada to become a millennium eco-community. I urge every municipality to set strong local goals for the year 2000. I need municipal counterparts. I would like every local council to have an elected official to participate in community based action on the environment. That is a beginning challenge to you.