The City of Thompson has joined other municipalities across Canada in supporting the right to a healthy environment.

Grade 8 Juniper school students requested council to support the cause, after learning students at The Pas made a similar request to their council last year.

Monday night, council unanimously passed a motion that will see the City of Thompson encourage everyone to respect, protect, fulfill, and promote the right to live in a healthy environment.

As part of the ‘Blue Dot’ campaign, Canadian municipalities have been joining the movement and have passed declarations recognizing the right to fresh air, clean water, and healthy food.