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Federal Clean Electricity Regulations Come up Short
Dec 17, 2024
Statement by Keith Brooks, Programs Director, on the federal Clean Electricity Regulations Canada abandoning its pledge to a net-zero grid by 2035 Toronto | Traditional…Read More
Polling Shows GTA Voters Would Punish Federal Liberals if They Fail to Designate 413 for Impact Assessment and Protect Habitat and Waterways
Dec 12, 2024
Federal Liberal incumbents would lose significant support if they fail to act to protect environmental values within federal jurisdiction Toronto | Traditional territories of…Read More
Government’s New Climate Target Cements Canada’s Position as a Global Laggard
Dec 12, 2024
Statement by Julia Levin, Associate Director, National Climate, Environmental Defence Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – The Government of…Read More
Environmental and Health Professionals Call for Investigation into Alberta Oil and Gas Company’s Failure to Report Air Emissions
Dec 12, 2024
CALGARY/TERRITORIES OF THE BLACKFOOT AND PEOPLES OF TREATIES 6 AND 7, HOME TO MÉTIS NATION OF ALBERTA, REGION III — Environmental and health groups are…Read More
New Poll: More than Half of Canadians Support Government Action to Phase Out Fossil Fuels and Prioritize Renewable Energy
Dec 11, 2024
Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – The majority of Canadians want to see governments in Canada tackle the climate…Read More
Government’s refusal to assess giant coal mine for environmental effects means expansion will move ahead
Dec 09, 2024
Statement by Julia Levin, Associate Director, National Climate Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – We are disappointed with Minister…Read More
Ontario’s So-Called Affordable Energy Act Will Leave Ontarians in the Dark About Energy Decisions and Costs
Dec 03, 2024
Statement by Alienor Rougeot, Senior Program Manager, Climate and Energy, on the passage of Bill 214, the Affordable Energy Act Toronto | Traditional territories…Read More
Auditor General’s Report Shows that Sprawl MZOs Must be Revoked to Protect Public Safety, Environment and Public Confidence in the Integrity of Planning Decisions
Dec 03, 2024
Statement by Phil Pothen, Land Use and Land Development Program Manager, on Auditor General of Ontario’s report on Minister’s Zoning Orders Toronto | Traditional…Read More
The Ontario government’s attack on the federal Clean Electricity Regulations is hurting Ontarians while slowing down Canada’s climate efforts
Dec 02, 2024
Statement by Alienor Rougeot, Senior Program Manager, Climate and Energy, on Ontario’s claims regarding the federal Clean Electricity Regulations. Toronto | Traditional territories of…Read More
Regulator sells out community safety for pennies on the dollar, as Imperial Oil gets 95 per cent “discount” on oil sands spill fine
Nov 28, 2024
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, ALBERTA WILDERNESS ASSOCIATION, ATHABASCA CHIPEWYAN FIRST NATION, CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICIANS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, COUNCIL OF CANADIANS EDMONTON CHAPTER, ECOJUSTICE, KEEPERS OF…Read More