The truth about risky tar sands plan for Ontario and Quebec

May 17 2012
Enbridge changes tune days before hearings open in London; groups call for full review of oil spill risks
Toronto, ON – Pipeline company Enbridge Inc.’s plan, announced Wednesday evening, could put people living in Ontario and Quebec at greater risk of oil spills and hazardous air pollution....

De nouvelles données révèlent la présence de substances chimiques toxiques chez nombre de Canadiens adultes
May 16 2012
Défense environnementale enjoint les consommateurs d’éviter le triclosan. Toronto – Les premières données portant sur les niveaux de triclosan, une substance chimique,  ont ét...

First-of-kind data find toxic chemical widespread in Canadian adults

May 16 2012
Environmental Defence urges consumers to avoid triclosan Toronto, ON – The first data on levels of the chemical triclosan were released today to reveal widespread body pollution in Canadian...

BLACK OUT SPEAK OUT News Release: Environmental groups launch major campaign to defend nature and democracy
May 06 2012
Environmental groups launch major campaign to defend nature and democracy Black Out Speak Out groups will darken websites nationwide in protest against efforts to silence Canadians TORONTO –...

“Who needs debate when powerful oil interests are around?”
May 03 2012
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE For Immediate Release  
Ottawa, ON—Environmental Defence said the government shutting down debate on its sweeping budget bill is fitting given it’s obvious powerful oil interests are the only ones that count....

The Blue Flag comes to British Columbia
Apr 27 2012
For Immediate Release  
Representatives from the various levels of governments, first nations, and the non-governmental organizations are meeting in Harrison Hot Springs this Friday to learn how British Columbia’s...

Dr. Rick Smith, executive director of Environmental Defence Canada, made the following statement about Monday’s Alberta election:

Apr 24 2012
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE Statement For Immediate Release:  April 24, 2012
“I congratulate Premier Alison Redford on her election last night, amid a heightened interest from Albertans in their province’s future. It was particularly encouraging to hear the...

Pipeline to tar sands oil draws 41,000 concerns
Apr 23 2012
Pipeline to tar sands oil draws 41,000 concerns:  Latest front in tar sands battle moves to Ontario, Quebec as spill fears mount Toronto, ON and Washington, DC – The National Energy Board...

Big Oil gets big win as environmental protection rules weakened
Apr 17 2012
Ottawa, ON - Media reports today confirm that, as the budget outlined, the natural resources minister will weaken environmental protection rules. This means that Big Oil will get a free pass to do...

Leading Environmental Group Against Toxic Pollutants Applauds Significant Canadian Action on Dangerous Antibacterial Chemical

Mar 30 2012
Environmental Defence urges federal government to explore impact triclosan exposure is having on human health, not just environment Toronto, ON – Today the federal government announced its...