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Should the government spend $1 billion on freshwater research to restore and protect large lakes and rivers?

The amount of sewage and wastewater Canada discharges into its waterways is increasing. This is despite regulations introduced in 2012 to curb the problem. Concern is growing among those who fear for the health of Canadians and the environment. Each year, Canada discharges 200 billion liters of raw sewage into its waterways, rivers and oceans.

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78%
Yes
15%
No
4%
Yes, but the $1 billion budget is too high
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No, instead pursue those directly responsible for damage to lakes and rivers
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No, we need it but cannot afford it right now
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No, and drastically reduce government spending

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 @8VWB93Rfrom British Columbia  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, and pursue those directly responsible for damage to lakes and rivers

 @B38NWBTfrom Ontario  answered…2wks2W

They don't need to spend any money on the research. They already know where most of it comes from (animal agriculture).

 @B27F3VNfrom Ontario  answered…2mos2MO

Yes, but the $1 billion budget is too high, and the government should also actively pursue those directly responsible for damage to lakes and rivers so that they can cut the problem off at the roots and prevent future repeats of this spending.

 @9ZNXRCYfrom Ontario  answered…4mos4MO

Yes but significantly reduce the budget and also pursue those who are directly responsible for damage to lakes and rivers

 @9SLJBJVfrom British Columbia  answered…7mos7MO

Yes, , but the price is too high for government funding. Have those responsible for the damage pay as well to exceed the $1 billion

 @9MJ9RZFfrom British Columbia  answered…10mos10MO

no because if they do that they wont have neough money fi something like covid 19 comes again then tehy will amke nromal peolle pay alot of taxes.

 @9MC4BQLfrom Alberta  answered…10mos10MO

Yes but 1 billion sounds high. I'd have to compare to the budget and the allocation of the other funds.

 @9KC6XPWfrom Alberta  answered…1yr1Y

Spend the $1 billion directly on restoring and protecting ... no more time and money on research when we know what needs to be done. For crying out loud. AND nail those responsible for damage to lakes and rivers.

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