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"It was moved and seconded that Council endorse the following resolution and direct Staff to forward to the Federation of Municipalities (FCM) for consideration at the 2024 FCM Annual Conference:

""WHEREAS the federal and provincial governments have committed to the protection of 30% of the land based by 2030 as part of the provincial, national and international commitments to protect biodiversity.

AND WHEREAS many municipalities contain sensitive ecosystems and species at risk within their boundaries that are held under private fee simple ownership

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Federation of Canadian Municipalities call upon the Government of Canada to dedicate funds towards municipalities for the purchase of lands containing sensitive ecosystems and species at risk within their boundaries as part of the 30% by 2030 commitments to protect biodiversity."

Votes cast ‘In Favour’ are labeled as 'Climate-Positive' for the climate.