Julie Fiala Chartrand
“Through bylaws that safeguard green spaces and the greenbelt, as well as reduce emissions.”
Stéphanie Plante (Response originally given in French, translated to English by EO Volunteers)
“One of my first actions as a councilor was to participate in COP15 in Montreal. Together with my colleague, Councilor Carr, we secured the City’s adoption of this biodiversity framework. City staff produce an annual report, and I will continue to rely on these reports to hold the City accountable and advance our commitments.
Specifically, I want to protect existing natural habitats, develop mini-forests, and incorporate more native vegetation into our parks and developments. The Carillon stormwater retention park illustrates how we can better manage water while creating habitats. In an urban neighborhood like ours, every opportunity to preserve or restore nature counts. »