How Environmental Issues Affect Human Rights: A Case Study of Air Pollution in Canada

Abstract

The effect of environmental issues on our human rights cannot be overemphasized. Air pollution in Canada and all over the world threatens basic human rights such as the right to health, a clean environment, and the right to life. Despite the adoption of numerous laws and regulations, air pollution is still a major environmental issue in Canada which has to be controlled. Air pollution is a breach of fundamental human right and the increase in air pollution has been seen to continuously lead to premature deaths in children living in Canada and all over the world. To this end, there should be binding laws controlling the issue and ensuring that the government is held accountable for the protection of human health against air pollution. There should be strong and impenetrable legislation made in that regard to maintain adherence to the law and as well as challenge the government when it defaults. This article focuses on throwing more light on the possible ways to curb air pollution and revive the people’s right to life and a healthy environment in Canada.