Environment and Climate Change Canada Responds to Reports Tabled by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development
Ottawa, Ontario – November 7, 2024 – Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a response to the reports tabled by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development (CESD). The reports, titled “Protecting Nature: An Audit of Environment and Climate Change Canada” and “Green Infrastructure: A Follow-up Audit to Chapter 3 of the 2016 Fall Reports of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development,” were tabled in the House of Commons on November 2, 2024.
In its response, ECCC acknowledges the findings and recommendations made by the CESD and outlines the actions the department has taken or plans to take in response. The department recognizes the importance of addressing the challenges identified in the reports and is committed to working with its partners to protect nature and advance sustainable development in Canada.
Key Findings of the Reports
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Protecting Nature: The CESD found that ECCC’s efforts to protect nature are fragmented and lack a comprehensive approach. The report identified gaps in monitoring and data collection, as well as challenges in implementing and enforcing regulations.
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Green Infrastructure: The CESD concluded that ECCC’s investments in green infrastructure have not always been effective. The report found that the department’s programs lack clear outcome targets and that there is limited coordination among government agencies.
ECCC’s Response
In its response, ECCC outlines the following actions it has taken or plans to take in response to the CESD’s recommendations:
Protecting Nature:
- Develop a comprehensive national strategy for nature conservation.
- Strengthen monitoring and data collection efforts.
- Improve the implementation and enforcement of regulations.
- Work with Indigenous communities and other partners to protect and manage natural areas.
Green Infrastructure:
- Set clear outcome targets for green infrastructure investments.
- Improve coordination among government agencies.
- Provide financial incentives for the development of green infrastructure.
- Conduct research to evaluate the effectiveness of green infrastructure investments.
Next Steps
ECCC will continue to work with the CESD and other partners to implement the recommendations outlined in the reports. The department is committed to improving its efforts to protect nature and advance sustainable development in Canada.
Additional Information
- The full text of the CESD’s reports and ECCC’s response can be found on the CESD website: https://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/en/reports/2024/f10
- For more information about ECCC’s work, please visit the department’s website: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change.html
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