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New report: As climate crisis worsens, federal government continues to give billions in subsidies and financing for fossil fuels

First-ever compilation of Canadian data on public subsidies for carbon capture technology documents billions in funding, but meager climate results  Unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe Territories [Ottawa,…

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Statement from Phil Pothen, Ontario Environment Program Manager, on Ontario Bill 109 More Homes for Everyone Act 

Toronto | Traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chippewas and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation – Bill 109 is as grave…

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Statement from Keith Brooks, Programs Director, on the Federal Government’s first Emissions Reduction Plan

The government of Canada’s Emissions Reduction Plan provides the most comprehensive national climate action roadmap to date. It is an improvement from previous climate plans,…

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Burger King announces global ban on toxic PFAS chemicals in food packaging

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE AND TOXIC-FREE FUTURE’S MIND THE STORE PROGRAM Restaurant Brands International commits to eliminating PFAS in food packaging by 2025 in all stores worldwide,…

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Environmental Groups Applaud Legislation to Advance Climate Related Financial Legislation

ECOJUSTICE, ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, SHIFT ACTION FOR PENSION WEALTH AND PLANET HEALTH Toronto | Traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chippewas and the Mississaugas…

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