We need continued progress on environmental funding in the federal budget
Feb 26, 2018 by Dale Marshall (National Program Manager)
Categories: Clean Economy, Climate Change, Environmental Defence, Great Lakes, Toxics
The upcoming federal budget will be another sign of how seriously the government intends to tackle Canada’s environmental issues – many of which are…Read More
Smart home buyers look for green: Energy efficiency in the real estate market
Feb 26, 2018 by Guest Blog ()
Categories: Clean Economy, Climate Change
Guest blog by Brent Kopperson, founder and executive director of Windfall Ecology Centre How many realtors know the difference between a red…Read More
Ask an Expert: everything you’ve ever wanted to know about home energy audits
Feb 16, 2018 by Rachel Kitchin (Digital Engagement Manager)
Categories: Clean Economy, Climate Change
We chatted to Registered Energy Advisor Violet Kopperson from Windfall Ecology Centre in Aurora, ON. Violet has been an energy advisor for several years…Read More
Filing your taxes? Don’t forget $234 for Big Oil
Feb 14, 2018 by Patrick DeRochie (Program Manager, Climate & Energy)
Categories: Climate Change
Last year, every Canadian household contributed $234* from their taxes to oil and gas companies. And that’s what will happen again if the government keeps…Read More
Did the federal government get its carbon pricing bill right?
Feb 14, 2018 by Dale Marshall (National Program Manager)
Categories: Climate Change
Last month the federal government released its draft bill to put a price on carbon across Canada. It’s great that polluters will now have…Read More
7 key questions answered about home energy retrofits
Feb 13, 2018 by Sarah Buchanan (Program Manager, Clean Economy)
Categories: Clean Economy, Climate Change
Is it time to get your home in shape with a home energy retrofit? Have you been thinking about how to cozy up your…Read More
3 ways to have a toxic-free Valentine’s Day this year
Feb 13, 2018 by Sarah Jamal (Program Coordinator, Toxics)
Categories: Toxics
Are you still looking for the perfect gift for your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day? Many popular Valentine’s gifts might not be so good for…Read More
Why Waterloo Region Needs Greenbelt Protection
Feb 13, 2018 by Anuja Kapoor (Program coordinator, Livable Communities)
Categories: Greenbelt, Smart Growth
This blog is part of our #ProtectOurWaters series that highlights residents who are fighting to expand the Greenbelt in their communities to protect vulnerable…Read More
The good, (the so-so), the bad and the ugly: Canada’s proposed overhaul of environmental laws and energy project reviews
Feb 09, 2018 by Patrick DeRochie (Program Manager, Climate & Energy)
Categories: Climate Change
Yesterday, the federal government introduced Bill C-69, its much-anticipated legislation to overhaul the laws that guide environmental assessments and energy project reviews in Canada,…Read More
Victory! Environmentally destructive Highway 413 has been stopped, signaling a shift to healthy, low carbon communities
Feb 09, 2018 by Susan Lloyd Swail (Senior Manager, Livable Communities)
Categories: Greenbelt, Smart Growth
The cancellation of the environmental assessment of the GTA West highway (aka highway 413) is a game changer. It shows that there is growing…Read More