MP LINDA DUNCAN TAKES ACTION TO PROTECT SLAVE RIVER OTTAWA – In a move designed to urge the Conservatives to reverse reckless changes to the Navigable Waters Protection Act, NDP MP Linda Duncan (Edmonton – Strathcona) today introduced a private member’s bill, seconded by NDP MP Dennis Bevington (Western Arctic) to protect the Slave River. “The Slave River is of particular importance to First Nation communities located along the river as this fragile region has already been impacted by expanding oil sands development,” said Duncan. “Canada’s waterways are a public resource that must be preserved for future generations and New Democrats are determined to do everything in our power to protect them.” Since the 1880s the Navigable Waters Protection Act has been an important trigger to assess the potential impact of development on lakes and rivers. However, changes made to the Act in the Conservatives’ omnibus budget bill mean that fewer than two percent of Canada’s waterways are now protected. “I am pleased to join my colleague to protect the mighty Slave River from the Conservatives’ short-sighted legislation,” said Bevington. “This river is the history and life force for northeastern Alberta and the southern Northwest Territories.” June 10, 2013 https://facebook/dennis.bevington/posts/10151427059906701 Via MP Dennis Bevington (Western Arctic) https://facebook/dennis.bevington?hc_location=timeline
Posted on: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:49:27 +0000
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