PROTECTING CANADA’S NATURAL LEGACY
Since childhood, I have loved being outdoors. I love hiking – breathing in the magical scent of a forest or taking in a vast expanse from a local mountain peak. But as I grew older, I saw how our activities were harming nature. Humans have become less aware of the natural world and more dissociated from their fellow creatures. At the same time, there’s so much to learn about them and how they communicate and rely on each other – indeed, how they express love and empathy, be they trees or elephants, whales or bees. For good or ill, we are the stewards of this miraculous blue planet and we must learn to live harmoniously with its other residents.
When I first heard about Ecojustice Canada Society, I instantly connected with its mission: to use the power of the law to protect and restore Canada’s environment. Too often, governments ignore their responsibility to protect the voiceless – like the wildlife and wilderness that enrich our world. Ecojustice speaks for them. Its lawyers go to court to ensure government enforces its own environmental laws, and they work to build better laws.
When I decided to draw up my will several years ago, I knew I wanted to leave a legacy gift to Ecojustice Canada Society. I gave the legal information to my lawyer and I found it to be a simple and straightforward process. It’s a way of replacing my monthly donations and sustaining Ecojustice Canada Society for the long term. Because, sadly, they will be needed. We all have a responsibility to care for our Earth and I strongly encourage others to consider making a gift in their wills, to support future generations and Canada’s natural legacy.