Apr 17, 2024 / Toxics

Statement: House Motion Demanding Action on Toxic “Forever Chemicals” Applauded by Environmentalists, Firefighters, and Northern Indigenous Health Experts

MP Laurel Collins’s motion seeks to get PFAS out of firefighter gear and other consumer products Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin…Read More

Feb 29, 2024 / Toxics

Environmentalists, Firefighters, and Northern Indigenous Health Experts Demand Action on Toxic “Forever Chemicals”

Advocates highlight new polling that shows 4 out of 5 people living in Canada want action on PFAS Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of…Read More

Nov 13, 2023 / Op Ed / Toxics

Don’t Listen to Industry Lobbyists, Products Made Without ‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Possible

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 18, 2023 / Op Ed / Toxics

The Canadian government has new powers to fight toxic chemicals – will it use them?

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