Cancelling a wind farm will not help bats
Dec 22, 2019
Unfortunately, the government’s decision to tear down more wind turbines is not a win for wildlife. Rather it is a cynical and misguided use of ministerial power dressed up as a concern for bats. Read more
The prime minister is winning the carbon pricing fight, he shouldn’t back down now
Dec 09, 2019
Dale Marshall argues in the Hill Times that Canadians voted for climate action in the last election. The prime minister needs to continue to vigorously defend the policy he ran on and won. Read more
The absurdity of stalling on the Volkswagen emissions scandal
May 09, 2019
In order for Canada to truly be an environmental leader, it must get tough on polluters. Making Volkswagen pay for its crimes would be a great start. A National Observer opinion piece by Muhannad Mal Read more
When it comes to environmental laws, oil companies shouldn’t make the rules
Apr 04, 2019
The good news: Canada is in the final stages of developing a new federal law that will modernize our environmental assessment laws. Read more
We are failing on waste, and it’s time to change that
Mar 27, 2019
Ontario is consulting on its waste strategy. To reduce plastic pollution it needs to consider bans, and put a price on plastic bottles, writes Vito Buonsante. Read more
If you want cheaper produce, stop the grab for farmland
Dec 12, 2018
Tim Gray asks why the Ontario government is considering allowing developers to pave over the prime agricultural land that supplies exactly the kind of food we want, in the Hamilton Spectator. Read more
Developing the Greenbelt is a disaster on multiple levels
Dec 10, 2018
Executive Director Tim Gray explains in the Toronto Star why Ontario Bill 66 will bring more gridlock, lost farmland, polluted water and higher property taxes. Read more
Ontario's climate change plan is too little, too late
Dec 06, 2018
Environmental Defence's Programs Director and Clean Economy Program Manager explain why Ontarians should be outraged about the provincial government's insufficient and ineffective climate change plan. Read more