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Canada’s Release of its Plan to Cap Oil and Gas Pollution Sets a Standard for Other Countries to Follow

Statement from Aly Hyder Ali, Oil and Gas Program Manager, Environmental Defence Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – We welcome...Read More

Sunday, Nov 3

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Statement on on the Alberta United Conservative Party Endorsement of a Resolution Denying Climate Change

Statement by Stephen Legault, Senior Manager, Alberta Energy Transition Canmore | Traditional territories of the Treaty 7 Nations – Denying the link between fossil...Read More

Friday, Nov 1

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Nature & Energy: Following a new path forward

For over 30 years I have volunteered for, hiked across and worked on conservation lands in Alberta advocating for their lasting protection. This passion...Read More

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What Ontario stands to lose in Premier Ford’s push for more cars everywhere

What do the proposed Highway 413, the Bradford By-Pass, the 401 Mega-Tunnel, ripping up and banning bike lanes, extending the “temporary” gas tax rebate...Read More

Thursday, Oct 31

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Alarm bells raised as Alberta’s refusal to assess dangers of massive oil sands carbon capture project sparks safety concerns

CALGARY/TERRITORIES OF THE BLACKFOOT AND PEOPLES OF TREATIES 6 AND 7, HOME TO MÉTIS NATION OF ALBERTA, REGION III — A local First Nation and...Read More

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Murray Edwards: The Fossil Fuel Fanatic

The fossil fuel industry has long been the main driver of climate change, but Big Oil’s CEOs and profiteers would like you to believe...Read More

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Everything you need to know about COP29, the United Nations Climate Change Conference

This year, we yet again witnessed the dramatic consequences of the world’s continued burning of fossil fuels, such as hurricane Debby in Quebec, the...Read More

Why experts agree there must be no additional exposure to toxins in the tar sands

When oil companies started mining the tar sands for bitumen at a large scale in the 1960s, they quickly realized they’d also be producing...Read More

Monday, Oct 28

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Statement from Karen Wirsig, Senior Program Manager for Plastics: Grocery Stores Can and Should Take Back Alcohol Empties to Prevent More Waste in Ontario

Without expanded return locations, province will start to see decline of successful deposit-return program for alcohol containers Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas...Read More

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Joint Statement: Public transit in Canada’s largest cities requires sustainable, long term funding, starting with acceleration of the “Canada Public Transit Fund”

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, TRANSLINK MAYORS’ COUNCIL OF METRO VANCOUVER, CITY OF TORONTO, CITY OF OTTAWA, CITY OF EDMONTON, CITY OF CALGARY, CITY OF BRAMPTON, SOCIÉTÉ...Read More

Thursday, Oct 24

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When It Comes to the Grocery Store, We’re Still Left Holding the Bag

If you’re worried about plastic pollution, you’ve likely felt exasperated unpacking your reusable bag after a trip to the grocery store. There is still...Read More

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New Audit Finds Notable Increases in Plastic-Wrapped Foods Marketed for Babies and Toddlers

Updated grocery store audit finds just as much plastic overall, with increases in the baby food and soup aisles Toronto | Traditional territories of...Read More

Tuesday, Oct 22

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Statement on Minister Lecce’s Announcement Regarding Ontario’s Energy “Vision”

Statement by Keith Brooks, Programs Director Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat –...Read More

Monday, Oct 21

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Ontario’s New Highway Bill Would Lock in Gridlock, Strangle Low-Cost Housing Development and set up Conflict with Federal Government

Environmental Defence Canada has requested the federal government to immediately designate all new major highways in Ontario for federal Impact Assessments Toronto | Traditional...Read More

Friday, Oct 18

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Environmental Defence Hosts “Transit for Tomorrow” Summit

Public transit is at the nexus of solving Canada’s most pressing challenges. It is a solution to the rising cost of living. It helps...Read More

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Real Leadership is Knowing the Difference Between a Conspiracy and a Crisis

True leaders ought to know the difference between a conspiracy theory and a scientific fact. Having said that, ask Alberta’s Premier about the scientific...Read More

Wednesday, Oct 16

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Clean Energy Continues its Forward Momentum, but Canada Needs to Step Up

Statement by Aly Hyder Ali, Oil and Gas Program Manager Canada must pay attention to new analysis that reiterates the age of fossil fuels...Read More

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Federal Impact Assessment Staff Voiced Significant Concern Over Ontario’s Approach to Protecting key Values Threatened by Highway 413 Project

Concern focused on Ontario’s lack of data and reckless approach to species at risk, navigable waters and duty to consult with Indigenous communities Toronto...Read More

Tuesday, Oct 15

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New Testing: High Levels of Endocrine Disruptors, Heavy Metals Hiding in Shoe Charms Intended for Crocs and Other Children’s Plastic Products

Federal government urged to immediately regulate toxic chemicals in plastics to better protect children from harmful exposures Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas...Read More

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Toxic Plastics: Endocrine Disruptors and Heavy Metals Are Hiding in Shoe Charms Intended for Crocs and Other Everyday Plastic Products

When parents purchase a product for their child, they shouldn’t have to wonder if there are potentially dangerous chemicals lurking inside of them. Safe...Read More

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Joint Statement: Communities Across Canada Call for Urgent Public Transit Funding for Transit Action Week

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, TTC RIDERS, MOVEMENT: METRO VANCOUVER TRANSIT RIDERS, EDMONTON TRANSIT RIDERS, ACTIVATE TRANSIT WINDSOR-ESSEX Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the...Read More

Wednesday, Oct 9

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Climate experts react to Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland’s sustainable finance announcement

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, ECOJUSTICE, SHIFT: ACTION FOR PENSION WEALTH & PLANET HEALTH, STAND.EARTH Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg,...Read More

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Easy Ways Oil and Gas Companies Can Reduce Pollution

Canada’s oil and gas industry, responsible for the largest chunk of Canada’s polluting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, continues to drive climate change while trying...Read More

Tuesday, Oct 8

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New Report: Bay Street’s Financed Climate Emissions 2X Greater than Canada

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, STAND.EARTH Governments must act and reign in Bay Street’s financing of climate chaos through regulatory reform and the swift passage of the...Read More

Thursday, Oct 3

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Media Advisory: Environmental Defence Hosts Event Exploring the Relationship Between Finance and Climate Change

Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – On Thursday October 3rd, Environmental Defence...Read More

Wednesday, Oct 2

New Poll: Two out of Three GTA Voters Want to Fix the Broken Public Transit Funding Model

Statement by Nate Wallace, Clean Transportation Program Manager Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – Today, Environmental Defence released a...Read More

Wetlands 101

The experience of exploring a wetland is like no other. The sounds of birds singing and frogs croaking, paired with the incredible sights like...Read More

Friday, Sep 27

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Statement on City of Toronto’s Move Towards Fossil Fuel Ad Ban

Statement by Emilia Belliveau, Energy Transition Program Manager Montréal/Tiohtià:ke | Traditional, unceded lands of the Kanien’kehá:ka/Mohawk Nation, a gathering place for many First Nations,...Read More

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People Power Secures a Win for Lake Scugog

In a “good news” turn of events, Scugog’s town council voted against a development project that could have spelled doom for a significant wetland...Read More

Thursday, Sep 19

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Statement: Canadian Climate Institute’s Early Estimates of National Emissions in 2023 Show an Oil and Gas Emissions Cap is Urgently Needed

Statement by Aly Hyder Ali, Oil and Gas Program Manager, Environmental Defence Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – New analysis...Read More