NOAA’s Lake Erie algal bloom forecast proves that governments need to do more work to save the lake
Jul 09, 2020
Environmental groups say the federal and Ontario governments need to step up to the plate to protect the lake Toronto, Ont. – Today the…Read More
New Report shows opposition to fossil fuel development is not just a Canadian phenomenon
Jul 09, 2020
Environmental Defence report shows the breadth of international opposition to oil and gas development, refuting the claim that Canada and Alberta are unfairly targeted…Read More
Statement from Environmental Defence’s Programs Director, Keith Brooks, in response to the introduction of Ontario's COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act
Jul 08, 2020
Toronto, Ont. – This sweeping omnibus bill appears to be a thinly veiled attempt to package up the development industry’s wish list and pass it…Read More
Statement by Environmental Defence’s Executive Director, Tim Gray, on the Ontario government’s proposed weakening of the Growth Plan
Jun 16, 2020
Toronto, Ont. – Today the Ontario government resumed their attack on farms, sustainable cities, nature and affordable healthy living in the Greater Golden Horseshoe…Read More
Statement from Julia Levin on the Introduction of Alberta's Bill 22, the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act
Jun 12, 2020
Yesterday, the Alberta government introduced Bill 22, the latest in a string of measures that dismantle provincial environmental regulations under the guise of addressing…Read More
Public Health and Environmental Groups release new report showing the health benefits of cleaner vehicles in the GTHA
Jun 03, 2020
Environmental Defence and the Ontario Public Health Association release a new report showing the health benefits of cleaner vehicles in the Greater Toronto and…Read More
Statement on J&J’s announcement to stop selling talc-based baby powder in Canada and the U.S.
May 20, 2020
Statement from Toxics Program Manager Muhannad Malas on Johnson & Johnson’s announcement to stop selling talc-based baby powder in Canada and the U.S. Toronto,…Read More
Statement from Sarah Buchanan on the Ontario Court decision quashing Minister Yurek’s cancellation of the Nation Rise Wind Farm
May 14, 2020
Toronto, Ont. – Today’s court ruling quashing Minister Yurek’s hasty cancellation of a wind power project is a victory for the rule of law and…Read More
Statement from Climate and Energy Program Manager Julia Levin in response to the announced federal support for oil and gas
Apr 17, 2020
Ottawa, Ont – It is good news that the government has not given in to the enormous pressure being exerted by the oil and…Read More
Secret memo reveals oil industry plan to exploit COVID crisis, endanger Canadians
Apr 17, 2020
As Canada faces unprecedented health crisis, memo shows fossil fuel industry demands for exemptions from environmental laws, regulatory rollbacks, and increased secrecy Toronto, Ont….Read More