Exercise 3
February 18, 2026 By: T00783350
- This particular article describes how the Ontario government took away some of the protection afforded to the Wasaga Beach Provincial Park in order to allow redevelopment, which has raised concerns among environmental groups about the loss of natural habitat. This is related to what we learned un Unit 3 about parks and conservation, namely how political and economic forces can work against protected areas and natural habitats. This particular case illustrates the importance of the unit’s theme that the creation of a park is merely the beginning, and that it takes public support to maintain the protection of the park.
https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/05/news/ford-wasaga-beach-protections-bill-68
- This government press release outlines the federal investment to make greener and more sustainable urban infrastructure in the province of Quebec, including increased bike routes, planting trees, and green corridors in urban areas. This is directly related to Unit 3’s topic of urbanization and how cities can be designed to meet environmental objectives, including the reduction of vehicle emissions and enhancing quality of life. It reinforces the concept resented in unit 3 that environmental planning, including parks, green space, and active transportation systems, is essential to sustainable urban development. This news article illustrates how governments are working to create more environmentally sustainable urban environments rather than neglecting environmental concerns in urban planning.