•Canadians
know that economic growth is crucial for the future prosperity of Canada. But growth must be managed carefully so that it does not harm the environment. The Canadian government is committed to "sustainable development," which is economic growth that does
not hurt the environment and
helps people.
•A healthy
environment is important to quality of life. Everyone living in Canada should act in a responsible
way, both toward the
environment and within their community. This way, future Canadians have the opportunity to live
in a country that is clean
and prosperous. Both individuals and groups
can help Canada develop in a sustainable way.
•Here are a
few things you can do to help protect quality of life:
•throw waste
paper and other garbage in public garbage cans;
•compost,
recycle and re-use as many products as possible, such as paper, glass and cans;
•conserve
energy and water by turning off lights and taps when you are not using them;
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