Safeguarding Freshwater / Nov 28, 2019
The good, bad and the ugly of how Ontario Bill 132 weakens accountability for polluters
Earlier this month, we rang the alarm bells that sweeping changes in Bill 132— an omnibus bill that’s currently moving through the Ontario legislature—could…Read More
Climate Change / Guest / Nov 18, 2019
Why are Indigenous rights part of climate action? And other questions about UNDRIP
During the federal election, we asked all candidates to respect and promote the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). We received…Read More
Safeguarding Freshwater / Toxics / Nov 07, 2019
Ontario is making it cheaper and easier for industries to pollute our waters
Last week, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Hon. Jeff Yurek held a media conference. He claimed that changes proposed in the…Read More
Climate Change / Nov 07, 2019
30 groups call for Ontario to take serious action on climate change
November 7th, 2019 Dear Members of Provincial Parliament, Welcome back to the legislature. In the months you’ve been away, a lot has happened. An…Read More
Climate Change / Nov 06, 2019
Instead of fighting carbon pricing, here are five better ways for Ontario to spend $30 million
Premier Ford isn’t giving up on his losing battle against carbon pricing, recently confirming that his government would continue to challenge the federal carbon…Read More
Safeguarding Freshwater / Oct 28, 2019
Keep Nestlé's hands off our taps: Why Ontario needs to extend its water bottling moratorium
*This blog was updated on October 31, 2019 to provide the most recent information regarding the status of the water bottling moratorium. There are…Read More
Livable Communities / Oct 25, 2019
The environment and communities lose if Highway 413 is built
The destructive and unnecessary Highway 413 is back. The proposed highway would make its way from Milton to Vaughan through farms, forests and a…Read More
Plastic Pollution / Toxics / Oct 25, 2019
The scariest things this Halloween are plastic and toxic chemicals. Here are some ways to avoid them
Hello, all you ghosts and goblins out there! We have a spooky story to share. Halloween is coming soon and you need to take…Read More