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Canadian Environment Week
June 5 - 11, 2005

Taking Action for our Environment

The Origins of the Canadian Environment Week

For more than thirty years, Canadian Environment Week has been held the first week of June each year to coincide with World Environment Day, proclaimed by the United Nations in 1972 and celebrated on June 5. Canadian Environment Week was established through a Private Member's Bill introduced by British Columbia MP Tom Goode and given Royal Assent in March of 1971.

The name "Canadian Environment Week" was chosen to bring attention to the many facets of the environment and the benefits of environmental protection.

Minister's Message

Environment Minister, the Honourable Stéphane Dion

The wind is whispering, and if you listen carefully, you'll hear a tale of simple logic. If we protect our natural environment, we strengthen the long-term competitiveness of our economy, and we enhance the health and quality of life of all our citizens. More

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Clean Air Day

Clean Air Day (CAD) was proclaimed by the Government of Canada to increase public awareness and action on two key environmental priorities, clean air and climate change. It is part of Canadian Environment Week, which was created to promote and to celebrate activities that care and nurture our environmental legacy.

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