This year’s theme for Canadian Environment Week is: Embracing Life on Earth.
Canadian Environment Week is held during the first week of June to coincide with World Environment Day (June 5). This special day was designated by the United Nations in 1972 to stimulate action on the environment and empower people from every corner of the globe to become active agents of sustainable and equitable development.
Events surrounding Canadian Environment Week include:
Commuter Challenge , May 30 – June 5
Clean Air Day , June 2
Oceans Day , June 8
Rivers to Oceans Week , June 8 – 14
For more information on Government of Canada environmental initiatives, visit the ecoACTION website at: www.ecoaction.gc.ca