Environmental group criticizes Canada's inaction

Not everyone is impressed with Canada's role in protecting the environment.

According to the CBC, the federal government is being criticized by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society for not being motivated enough in reserving marine areas for ecological protection. 

The group wanted Ottawa to have by the end of 2012, a total of 12 protected sites.

CPAWS released a report on Monday stating that even though their goal was not met, the steps to make it a reality are moving far too slowly.

So far, protected sites include St. Anns Bank, the Hecate Strait glass sponge reefs, the southern Strait of Georgia, and the Scott Islands off the coast of British Columbia. 

CPAWS leaders say that in areas still waiting to be protected like the Bay of Fundy and the Arctic Ocean's Lancaster Sound, industrial activity continues that is harmful to marine life. 

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