The History of Environment in Canada

Environment Canada, the Government of Ontario and other partners announced funding for the remediation of Randle Reef, in Hamilton Harbour. Randle Reef is the largest contaminated site on the Canadian side of the Great Lakes resulting from years of industrial pollution dating back to the 1800s, expected to be cleaned up by 2023.

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