Question

Read the excerpt "It is hereby declared that the protection of the environment is essential to the well-being of Canadians and that the primary purpose of this Act is to contribute to sustainable development [development that does not harm the environment] through pollution prevention." —Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 Based on the excerpt, what is the main purpose of this law? A providing for the well-being of Canadians B preventing pollution of the environment C promoting sustainable development D preserving Canada's unspoiled places

Answer 1

B preventing pollution of the environment

Step-by-step explanation

According to the excerpt, the purpose of the Act is to protect the environment by preventing pollution which will contribute to sustainable development.

Therefore, based on the excerpt, the main purpose of the law is to prevent pollution of the environment.