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Stop the City from removing bird-friendly window requirements
What’s happening?
On December 18, City Council is considering a proposed amendment to a by-law that will remove bird-friendly window requirements for certain buildings. As we know, millions of birds die each year due to window collisions, and it is an extremely preventable tragedy. Winnipeg moves to scrap bird-friendly window bylaw developers argue is barrier to development | CBC News
What can you do?
It’s as easy as taking 5 minutes to submit an objection online. If we get to 300 objections from Winnipeg residents, it’s considered “sufficient” objections and will trigger an additional review process. So that’s the goal!
Instructions
All submissions must be in by Dec 17 @ 12pm.
Once you’ve submitted, include your initials in the list below, msg me, or e-mail alisonconrad900@gmail.com to let me know you’ve put in a submission. This is just for tracking #s. THANK YOU!
Public comment example:
I am writing to express my strong opposition to DAZ 225/2025, which proposes deleting bird-friendly window requirements from Schedule AB of Winnipeg’s zoning by-law.
Bird-window collisions kill millions of birds every year in North America, including significant numbers in Winnipeg due to its location along major migratory flyways. These deaths are well-documented, scientifically supported, and preventable. Bird-friendly glazing standards are one of the most effective, low-cost tools available to reduce these unnecessary losses.
Removing these requirements would be a step backward for Winnipeg at a time when cities across Canada and internationally are strengthening, not weakening, bird-safe building standards. These measures do not prohibit development; they simply ensure that buildings are designed responsibly to reduce avoidable wildlife mortality.
Bird-friendly design:
Rolling back these requirements ignores decades of research, undermines conservation efforts, and sends the message that preventable wildlife deaths are acceptable. Winnipeg has the opportunity to remain a leader in urban environmental stewardship—this amendment would do the opposite.
I respectfully urge Council to reject DAZ 225/2025 and to retain—and ultimately strengthen—bird-friendly window requirements in Winnipeg’s zoning by-laws.