About Us
We are Canada’s most effective environmental action organization. We challenge and inspire change in government, business and people to ensure a greener, healthier and prosperous life for all.
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You’ve arrived here for a reason.
Maybe it’s because you care about the health of your family and you want to ensure that Canadians are doing everything we can to address the toxins in our environment. Or maybe you’re worried about the faltering state of one of our most precious resources – Canadian freshwater, or the impacts that a warming planet will have on our communities, our economy, ecosystems and our friends around the world.
That’s why we’re here too.
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The Staff
Environmental Defence is a team of smart, creative, and passionate folks. We are policy experts and communicators supported by scientists, business leaders, lawyers and community members working hard to protect Canada’s environment and human health.
Tim Gray
Executive Director
Tim grew up on the shores of Lake Huron and acquired his love of nature there. Tim has led the protection of wild area and reform of forest and land use practices in Canada for over 20 years.
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Communications Manager
Since she was a child, Jen has always had a passion for protecting the environment. It just seemed natural for her to work for Environmental Defence one day, combining her love of communications and taking care of the planet.
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Engagement Manager
Growing up in a household with a father who obsessively separated recyclables from garbage, Alex comes by her concern for the environment honestly.
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Program Manager, Toxics
Growing up in different parts of the world allowed Muhannad to learn at an early age about the intricate links between the environment, human health and equity.
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Program Manager, Blue Flag
Brett enjoys working with communities across Canada to help restore shorelines & lake ecosystems and improve water quality.
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Program Manager, Greenbelt
A child of the suburbs, Erin grew up with a firsthand view of suburban sprawl as neighbouring farmland and natural areas began to disappear and the Oak Ridge’s Moraine faced serious threats.
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Programs Director
Keith's passion for the environment was born in a canoe on the lakes of Northern Ontario. Keith strongly believes that Canadians don't have to choose between the environment and the economy.
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Development Manager, Major Donors
Farrah manages major and corporate donor relations, a role she enjoys because of the opportunities to directly build relationships with donors and corporations.
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National Program Manager
Dale grew up in northeastern Quebec, roaming the boreal forest that began at his family’s backyard fence and, during the one month it was possible, splashing around the North Atlantic.
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Karajaberlian
Managing Director
Having grown up watching the depletion of natural resources in her country, Suzanne pursued a degree in environmental geology to take an active role in protecting nature and all its inhabitants.
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