Mr. Speaker, Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale is proud to be home to one of only thirteen other UNESCO biosphere reserves in Canada.
The Bruce Trail Association and the Hamilton Conservation Authority are among many organizations that steward this sensitive Niagara Escarpment-Dundas Valley. The biosphere goal is ecological management that will assure environmental flourishing along with human prosperity.
I am excited that our government's new clean air act substantially contributes and complements the efforts of thousands of volunteer hours invested in my riding.
Air quality has worsened under the previous government and as a result there has been an increase in the incidences of disease and deaths attributed to air pollution.
The clean air act would set in motion the country's first comprehensive and integrated approach to tackle air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
With an attitude that will be strict but fair, we will collaborate with industry to set sensible targets and realistic timelines.
Unlike the previous government, our approach addresses both air pollutants and greenhouse gases and provides a comprehensive solution to protect the health of Canadians and our environment for generations to come.