Statement on the Rouge National Urban Park

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 25, 2023 /CNW/ – At this time, the Honorable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Atmosphere and Local weather Change, issued the next assertion on the Rouge Nationwide City Park within the Larger Toronto Space:

“Defending the surroundings and the Rouge Nationwide City Park are of utmost significance to the Authorities of Canada.

“At this time, I’m asserting the indefinite suspension of the Rouge Nationwide City Park Examine in response to the Authorities of Ontario’s resolution to return all lands faraway from the Greenbelt in 2022 and restore Greenbelt improvement protections.

“I launched the examine to evaluate the environmental results of improvement adjoining to the Park because of the widespread considerations expressed by Indigenous Peoples and most of the people.

“The Authorities of Canada seems to be ahead to extra particulars concerning the reinstatement of all protections of Greenbelt lands by the Authorities of Ontario and subsequent steps within the course of.

“The Authorities of Canada stays dedicated to defending the Park’s biodiversity, pure assets and pure processes, whereas sustaining necessary working relationships with Indigenous communities and supporting a vibrant farming group across the park.”

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Rouge Nationwide City Park Examine

SOURCE Impression Evaluation Company of Canada

For additional data: Contacts: Kaitlin Energy, Press Secretary, Workplace of the Minister of Atmosphere and Local weather Change, 819-230-1557, ; Media Relations, Impression Evaluation Company of Canada, 343-549-3870,