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Canada – Minister Wilkinson congratulates Environment and Climate Change Canada on 50 years of environmental protection

Gatineau, Quebec “On this day, I am honoured to congratulate Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) on 50 years of achievement in protecting and conserving our environment in Canada and abroad. “On June 11, 1971, Canada became one of the first countries in the world to formally establish a department for the environment, responsible for preserving the natural environment, providing meteorological services, and coordinating environmental policies and programs. Since then, the department has evolved to address the increasingly complex and changing environmental priorities of Canada, and their economic and social impacts on our communities and our way of life. “Today, ... Read more