The National Strategy Respecting Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice Act aims to address and prevent environmental racism in Canada. The Act mandates the development of a national strategy to promote environmental justice, focusing on communities disproportionately affected by environmental hazards, such as Indigenous and marginalized groups. The strategy includes studying the links between race, socioeconomic status, and environmental risks, and involves community participation in policy-making. The Minister of the Environment is responsible for consulting with various stakeholders and reporting on the strategy's effectiveness every five years.
Canada · 2024-06-20