Dear Minister of the Environment,
I am concerned about the growing threats to our water. Canada requires strong federal leadership that will provide a comprehensive National Water Protection Program to protect our waterways from harm and offer a strong safety-net for public health.
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As with national food and drug standards, the federal government has a responsibility to ensure all Canadian citizens are protected from potential hazards in our water supply, and to ensure provincial governments are fulfilling their responsibilities in protecting public health.
I urge you to protect our water
now with the following steps:
1. Establishing national drinking water standards that apply when provinces are not protecting public health.
2. Ensuring accountability for federal funds devoted to water protection.
3. Protecting Canada's waterways from the toxic pollution, sewage and international threats.
4. Establishing a human right to water for basic needs.
