8 million Canadians live in communities that recognize their right to a healthy environment

From the Blue Dot Team

Today, Toronto, Ontario became the 100th community to pass a Blue Dot municipal environmental rights declaration — a significant step towards ensuring that all levels of government recognize your right to breathe fresh air, drink clean water, eat safe food and have a say in the decisions that affect your health and well-being.

As David Suzuki said when we launched Blue Dot in September, 2014: “Things are only impossible until someone decides that they’re not.” One year ago, we couldn’t have imagined nearing the end of 2015 with 100 municipal environmental rights declarations! This major milestone was achieved because ordinary people came together, with passion and enthusiasm, to stand up for the people and places they love.

“I have been astounded and galvanized by the rapidity and breadth of the Blue Dot movement. From Victoria to St. John’s to Yellowknife and Windsor, communities have joined to pledge commitments to the right to a healthy environment. It’s an idea whose time has come.” – David Suzuki

One hundred municipal declarations prove that people like you care about the right to a healthy environment.  (Including Springwater Township.) So we’re now focusing our collective energy on securing federal environmental rights.

This is our moment to unite around a vision that embodies our shared values and regains Canada’s status as a leader in environmental protection. We hope you will stand with us.