9. How would you ensure that Ottawa achieves its commitment to the Montreal Biodiversity Agreement (protecting 30% of its aquatic, terrestrial, and aerial spaces)?

Xavier Commerford

“Explore implementing measures like Green Alleyways (from Montreal). Work with the NCC to identify areas for rewilding/converting grass to urban forest.  Support and encourage homeowners to switch from grass to native plant gardens to support pollinators and biodiversity.  Push to permanently end the practice of dumping sewage into the Ottawa River during heavy storms.”