Oct 26, 2023 / Toxics
New Study Links Glyphosate to Leukemia, Pressuring Canada’s Pesticide Regulator to Review Approvals
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, ECOJUSTICE, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH CANADA, MERCURY FILMS INC., SAFE FOOD MATTERS INC. Environmental and food safety groups, scientists and filmmakers call…Read More
Jul 12, 2023 / Toxics
Statement on Federal Government’s Intent to Label Hazardous Substances in Consumer Products
Statement by Cassie Barker, Toxics Senior Program Manager, Environmental Defence Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee,…Read More
Jul 11, 2023 / Toxics
Preventing Bug Bites Naturally: Non-Toxic Ways To Keep Insects at Bay
As you venture into the great outdoors this summer, it’s important to prioritize your well-being without relying too heavily on hazardous chemicals for protection….Read More
Jun 29, 2023 / Toxics
Soak up the Sun: Non-Toxic Sunscreen Tips for a Healthy Summer
As we soak up the warmth and sunshine of summer, it’s essential to prioritize our well-being and protect ourselves from harmful chemicals found in…Read More
Jun 20, 2023 / Toxics
Federal Government Signals Its Willingness to Get Serious on Pesticides
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, DAVID SUZUKI FOUNDATION, ECOJUSTICE, FRIENDS OF THE EARTH CANADA, PREVENT CANCER NOW Reducing pesticide risk and use must be a priority to…Read More
Jun 09, 2023 / Toxics
You can’t run away from BPA — especially when it's in your sports tee
Recently, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) made headlines when it found bisphenol A (BPA) in athletic clothing from a number of well-known brands….Read More
Jun 02, 2023 / Toxics
Statement on New Research That Shows PFAS Companies Suppressed Decades of Toxic Data
Statement from Cassie Barker, Toxics Senior Program Manager, Environmental Defence Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee,…Read More