| The Blue Dot Movement | 31 October 14 |
The ultimate goal of Suzuki’s Blue Dot Tour is for Canadians to support the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms including the right to live in a healthy environment. According to Suzuki, Canada is falling behind the rest of the developed world as, unlike most other wealthy industrialized nations, it does not yet include the right to a healthy environment in its charter. “To me, the concept of sustainability is the long-term commitment of society to ensure that no generation suffers a decrease in opportunity or fulfillment of basic needs. There can be no need greater for any of us than a healthy environment,” Suzuki said. “Recognition in the charter is the final step in protecting the right to clean air, fresh water, and healthy food for all Canadians. This ensures that we all benefit from a healthy environment, world-class standards, and a say in the decisions that affect out health,”
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