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The History of Environment in Canada

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1971

Department of the Environment Formed

On June 11, Canada became the second country in the world to establish a formal Department of the Environment. The new ministry incorporated older agencies, such as the Meteorological Service of Canada (1871), Water Survey of Canada (1908) and the Canadian Wildlife Service (1947).

Canadian flag waving with Parliament Buildings hill and Library in the background.
Source: Government of Canada: Timeline: Major Milestones of Environment and Climate Change Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/campaigns/50-years-environmental-action/eccc-timeline.html
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