M-503 Species at risk

That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) identify and focus on ways to work collaboratively on innovative voluntary stewardship approaches to species at risk with groups such as communities, agricultural and business sectors, and private landowners; (b) ensure that the aforementioned groups shall have the opportunity for meaningful participation; (c) confirm the protection of species as a public responsibility; and (d) proclaim that such principles be included as a key pillar of the government's National Conservation Plan.