While constitutional change is never easy, the right to a healthy environment is a moral imperative that Canada can no longer afford to ignore—our laws must finally reflect what science and justice demand.
Over 150 countries recognize these environmental rights in law. As the United Nations notes, Canada’s delay is ‘inconsistent with its human rights obligations’[i]—a constitutional gap that perpetuates harm.”
As the UN and Supreme Court affirm environmental rights globally, Canada’s Constitution remains an outlier—a failure we must rectify. From wildfires to poisoned waterways, Canadians are paying the price for this omission. Constitutional change is not optional—it’s survival.
[i] UNEP, Environmental Rule of Law: Global Assessment (Nairobi, 2019), 23. Continue reading
