Our Reports
Canada’s Climate Change Commitments: Deep Enough?
About The Report: Canada has pledged to significantly reduce greenhouse gases under the Paris Agreement on climate change. However, our current national action plan… Read the Report
About The Report: Canada has pledged to significantly reduce greenhouse gases under the Paris Agreement on climate change. However, our current national action plan… Read the Report
Full Disclosure: The case for stronger household product labelling
To enable consumers to reduce their exposure, Canada needs better labelling rules that fully inform about harmful ingredients in cleaning and personal care products. Read the Report
To enable consumers to reduce their exposure, Canada needs better labelling rules that fully inform about harmful ingredients in cleaning and personal care products. Read the Report
Ontario’s Electricity System
This backgrounder on Ontario’s electricity prices clears up some misconceptions about hydro costs in Ontario and shows that renewable energy accounts for a relatively small part of residential electricity bills. Read the Report
This backgrounder on Ontario’s electricity prices clears up some misconceptions about hydro costs in Ontario and shows that renewable energy accounts for a relatively small part of residential electricity bills. Read the Report
The Climate Test: Aligning Energy Project Assessment with Climate Policy
Canada needs a “climate test” that ensures major energy projects—like tar sands pipelines— fit within Canada’s climate commitments and make economic sense in a low-carbon world. Read the Report
Canada needs a “climate test” that ensures major energy projects—like tar sands pipelines— fit within Canada’s climate commitments and make economic sense in a low-carbon world. Read the Report
Building an Ontario Green Jobs Strategy
Ontario’s plan to retrofit buildings to make them more energy efficient will create nearly 33,000 jobs. But will these jobs be well-paying and go to people who need them most? Find out how the province can create good green jobs as part of its efforts to fight climate change. Read the Report
Ontario’s plan to retrofit buildings to make them more energy efficient will create nearly 33,000 jobs. But will these jobs be well-paying and go to people who need them most? Find out how the province can create good green jobs as part of its efforts to fight climate change. Read the Report
Canada’s Methane Gas Problem: Why strong regulations can reduce pollution, protect health and save money
Find out why methane leaks from oil and gas operations are a serious problem in Canada and what federal regulations are needed to end pollution from methane gas emissions. Read the Report
Find out why methane leaks from oil and gas operations are a serious problem in Canada and what federal regulations are needed to end pollution from methane gas emissions. Read the Report
Protecting and Restoring the Ecological Health of Our Waters
In 2015, Ontario passed the Great Lakes Protection Act. In an effort to embolden the legislation, we along with nine other organizations outline our expectations for implementation of the Act. Read the Report
In 2015, Ontario passed the Great Lakes Protection Act. In an effort to embolden the legislation, we along with nine other organizations outline our expectations for implementation of the Act. Read the Report
Application Incomplete: TransCanada fails to say how the Energy East pipeline would cross major Canadian rivers
TransCanada’s application to build Energy East is missing critical details about how the proposed pipeline would cross the Ottawa, Saint Lawrence and Assiniboine Rivers. Without this crucial information, the National Energy Board’s review of the Energy East pipeline review should not begin. Read the Report
TransCanada’s application to build Energy East is missing critical details about how the proposed pipeline would cross the Ottawa, Saint Lawrence and Assiniboine Rivers. Without this crucial information, the National Energy Board’s review of the Energy East pipeline review should not begin. Read the Report
ALBERTA’S TAILINGS PONDS: ONE TRILLION LITRES OF TOXIC WASTE AND GROWING
Tailings ponds are a toxic brew of water, sand, silt and petrochemical waste products. Their volume is more than 1.18 trillion litres and growing and the clean-up costs are $44.5 billion and rising. Find out more about this poisonous problem and what must be done to fix it. Read the report. Read the Report
Tailings ponds are a toxic brew of water, sand, silt and petrochemical waste products. Their volume is more than 1.18 trillion litres and growing and the clean-up costs are $44.5 billion and rising. Find out more about this poisonous problem and what must be done to fix it. Read the report. Read the Report
SUBMISSION TO THE CEC – THE COMMISSION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION
Environmental Defence’s made a submission to the CEC on whether the Canadian government is failing to enforce the Fisheries Act with leaking tar sands tailings ponds. Download the Submission. Download the appendices.
Environmental Defence’s made a submission to the CEC on whether the Canadian government is failing to enforce the Fisheries Act with leaking tar sands tailings ponds. Download the Submission. Download the appendices.
Media Backgrounder: Grow The Greenbelt
Backgrounder on why the province needs to expand protection of vulnerable water supplies in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Region Read the Report
Backgrounder on why the province needs to expand protection of vulnerable water supplies in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Region Read the Report
Buyers Beware: Toxic BPA & Regrettable Substitutes in the Linings of Canned Food
The chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) is toxic to human health. So toxic, it’s been banned from baby bottles in Canada. But it’s still widespread in food cans, as research by us, and five US non-profit groups, shows. We found BPA in 86 per cent of tested food cans from three major Canadian retailers – in both national and store brands. Read the Report
The chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) is toxic to human health. So toxic, it’s been banned from baby bottles in Canada. But it’s still widespread in food cans, as research by us, and five US non-profit groups, shows. We found BPA in 86 per cent of tested food cans from three major Canadian retailers – in both national and store brands. Read the Report
Energy East – A Threat to Our Drinking Water
TransCanada’s proposed Energy East oil pipeline project threatens the drinking water of nearly 5.6 million Canadians. This alarming finding is the result of a detailed examination of Energy East’s proposed route across Canada. Read the Report
TransCanada’s proposed Energy East oil pipeline project threatens the drinking water of nearly 5.6 million Canadians. This alarming finding is the result of a detailed examination of Energy East’s proposed route across Canada. Read the Report
Turning the Plastic Tide
Plastic pollution has reached every corner of the globe. The Pacific Garbage Patch is well known. What’s less known is that 80 per cent of litter in the Great Lakes region is plastic. Read the Report
Plastic pollution has reached every corner of the globe. The Pacific Garbage Patch is well known. What’s less known is that 80 per cent of litter in the Great Lakes region is plastic. Read the Report
Getting FIT
With the passage of the Green Energy and Green Economy Act in 2009, Ontario took a bold step into the future and launched an ambitious effort to develop a green power industry. Read the Report
With the passage of the Green Energy and Green Economy Act in 2009, Ontario took a bold step into the future and launched an ambitious effort to develop a green power industry. Read the Report
The Elephant in the Room: Canada’s Fossil Fuel Subsidies
Every year, federal and provincial government pay billions in hand-outs to Canada’s coal, oil and gas companies, undermining climate action in Canada. Fossil fuel subsidies to producers total $3.3 billion annually, which amounts to paying polluters $19/tonne to pollute. Read the Report
Every year, federal and provincial government pay billions in hand-outs to Canada’s coal, oil and gas companies, undermining climate action in Canada. Fossil fuel subsidies to producers total $3.3 billion annually, which amounts to paying polluters $19/tonne to pollute. Read the Report
Expectations for Domestic Action Plans under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement
Under the 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, Canada and the United States have committed to releasing action plans that outline how they will reduce toxic algal blooms on Lake Erie. Read the Report
Under the 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, Canada and the United States have committed to releasing action plans that outline how they will reduce toxic algal blooms on Lake Erie. Read the Report
Ontario’s Climate Challenge: Getting Back On Track
Ontario recently re-committed to addressing climate change, and to meeting the province’s commitments to reduce carbon pollution in the years ahead. Read the Report
Ontario recently re-committed to addressing climate change, and to meeting the province’s commitments to reduce carbon pollution in the years ahead. Read the Report
Digging a Big Hole: How tar sands expansion undermines a Canadian energy strategy that shows climate leadership
Canadian provinces are developing an energy strategy together that will be finalized and unveiled this year. Read the Report
Canadian provinces are developing an energy strategy together that will be finalized and unveiled this year. Read the Report
From Dumb Growth to Smart Growth
In the 1950s, when the car was king, far-flung auto-dependent communities sprang up across the Greater Golden Horseshoe region. We’ve learned a lot since then. Read the Report
In the 1950s, when the car was king, far-flung auto-dependent communities sprang up across the Greater Golden Horseshoe region. We’ve learned a lot since then. Read the Report
The Dirty Truth
Whether you’re no fuss or a neat freak, cleaning should be about fighting grime, not fighting for your health. Read the Report
Whether you’re no fuss or a neat freak, cleaning should be about fighting grime, not fighting for your health. Read the Report
2015 Annual Report
Science and our own experience tell us that we face very big, fast moving challenges. Read the Report
Science and our own experience tell us that we face very big, fast moving challenges. Read the Report
Removing the Stain – Getting Cancer-Causing Chemicals Out of Your Clothes
Did you know that the most common dry cleaning methods add to air pollution while putting dry clean workers and nearby residents at risk? Read the Report
Did you know that the most common dry cleaning methods add to air pollution while putting dry clean workers and nearby residents at risk? Read the Report
The $2 Billion Question – How Can Ontario Reinvest Cap-and-Trade Proceeds to Meet its Climate Challenge and Grow the Economy?
Ontario has announced it will be putting a price on carbon pollution by implementing a cap-and-trade system. Read the Report
Ontario has announced it will be putting a price on carbon pollution by implementing a cap-and-trade system. Read the Report
What to Look for in the Canadian Energy Strategy
Canadian premiers are developing an energy strategy at the Council of the Federation meeting (July 15-17, 2015) in St. John’s. Read the Report
Canadian premiers are developing an energy strategy at the Council of the Federation meeting (July 15-17, 2015) in St. John’s. Read the Report
Canada’s Role at COP21
From November 30th to December 11th, Paris is hosting the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21). At COP21, the goal is for a global climate agreement to be finalized. Read the Report
From November 30th to December 11th, Paris is hosting the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21). At COP21, the goal is for a global climate agreement to be finalized. Read the Report
Transcanada’s Energy East: An Export Pipeline, Not For Domestic Gain
TransCanada’s proposed Energy East pipeline is not a made-in-Canada energy solution. Read the Report
TransCanada’s proposed Energy East pipeline is not a made-in-Canada energy solution. Read the Report
Canadians overestimate the contribution of tar sands to Canadian economy
Recent polling by Environics shows that the majority of Canadians believe the tar sands economic importance is significantly higher than it actually is. Read the Report
Recent polling by Environics shows that the majority of Canadians believe the tar sands economic importance is significantly higher than it actually is. Read the Report
CLEAN, NOT GREEN: Tackling Algal Blooms in the Great Lakes
Clean, not green: tackling algal blooms in the Great Lakes outlines recommendations for stopping the algal blooms that are plaguing the Great Lakes. Read the Report
Clean, not green: tackling algal blooms in the Great Lakes outlines recommendations for stopping the algal blooms that are plaguing the Great Lakes. Read the Report
TransCanada vastly exaggerating Energy East’s ability to reduce overseas oil imports
TransCanada has been misleading Canadians and investors by repeating false information in a desperate attempt to justify its Energy East pipeline and tanker proposal. Read the Report
TransCanada has been misleading Canadians and investors by repeating false information in a desperate attempt to justify its Energy East pipeline and tanker proposal. Read the Report
2014 Annual Report
This year, we celebrate ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE’S 30th anniversary. Read the Report
This year, we celebrate ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE’S 30th anniversary. Read the Report
FAR FROM INEVITABLE: The Risks of and Barriers to Tar Sands Expansion
Alberta’s tar sands region holds the third largest known oil reserve in the world. Over the last 20 years, oil production in the region has grown immensely. Read the Report
Alberta’s tar sands region holds the third largest known oil reserve in the world. Over the last 20 years, oil production in the region has grown immensely. Read the Report
Ontario’s Greenbelt Under Threat: A study of what’s at risk
Ontario’s world renowned Greenbelt prevents urban sprawl and protects Ontarians’ access to local food, clean drinking water and natural areas. Read the Report
Ontario’s world renowned Greenbelt prevents urban sprawl and protects Ontarians’ access to local food, clean drinking water and natural areas. Read the Report
Powering up efficiency to get the conservation framework right
Powering up efficiency to get the conservation framework right highlights how natural gas conservation can help cut carbon pollution while creating jobs and growing Ontario’s economy. Read the Report
Powering up efficiency to get the conservation framework right highlights how natural gas conservation can help cut carbon pollution while creating jobs and growing Ontario’s economy. Read the Report
Media Backgrounder – Regulatory Cooperation Council
The Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) is a relatively new collaborative effort between Canada and the United States to achieve greater regulatory alignment. Read the Report
The Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) is a relatively new collaborative effort between Canada and the United States to achieve greater regulatory alignment. Read the Report
Media Backgrounder: Information on Rouge Park
Rouge Park may be the last chance to create a federal park in southern Ontario – an area with 34 per cent of Canada’s population, yet 1/400th of its land protected in National Parks. Read the Report
Rouge Park may be the last chance to create a federal park in southern Ontario – an area with 34 per cent of Canada’s population, yet 1/400th of its land protected in National Parks. Read the Report
Your Home Electricity Bill
Your Home Electricity Bill: A Study on the Costs in Ontario shows that renewable energy accounts for a relatively small part of residential electricity bills. Read the Report
Your Home Electricity Bill: A Study on the Costs in Ontario shows that renewable energy accounts for a relatively small part of residential electricity bills. Read the Report
Alternative Fuel Use in Cement Manufacturing
Cement manufacturing is a very emissions-intensive process. Read the Report
Cement manufacturing is a very emissions-intensive process. Read the Report
Reality Check: Climate Change and the Tar Sands
Big Oil is spending millions of dollars trying to greenwash the tar sands, Canada’s fastest growing source of greenhouse gas pollution. Read the Report
Big Oil is spending millions of dollars trying to greenwash the tar sands, Canada’s fastest growing source of greenhouse gas pollution. Read the Report
Power Advisory Report: Components of an Ontario Residential Electricity Bill
This report was prepared by Power Advisory LLC for Environmental Defence. Read the Report
This report was prepared by Power Advisory LLC for Environmental Defence. Read the Report
Your Home Electricity Bill: A Study on the Costs in Ontario
Your Home Electricity Bill: A Study on the Costs in Ontario shows that renewable energy accounts for a relatively small part of residential electricity bills. Read the Report
Your Home Electricity Bill: A Study on the Costs in Ontario shows that renewable energy accounts for a relatively small part of residential electricity bills. Read the Report
Good Things Are Growing in Ontario
In honour of the Greenbelt’s eighth birthday, the Ontario Greenbelt Alliance released a report entitled, Good Things Are Growing in Ontario: Expanding Ontario’s Greenbelt Through Urban River Valleys. Read the Report
In honour of the Greenbelt’s eighth birthday, the Ontario Greenbelt Alliance released a report entitled, Good Things Are Growing in Ontario: Expanding Ontario’s Greenbelt Through Urban River Valleys. Read the Report
Pre-Polluted: A report on toxic substances in the umbilical cord blood of Canadian newborns
Canadian children are being born pre-polluted. Read the Report
Canadian children are being born pre-polluted. Read the Report
Tipping the Scales: A report about how Canada and Ontario can prevent an Asian carp invasion of the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes is on the verge of being invaded by the most destructive exotic species it has faced yet: the ravenous and aggressive Asian carp. Read the Report
The Great Lakes is on the verge of being invaded by the most destructive exotic species it has faced yet: the ravenous and aggressive Asian carp. Read the Report
The High Costs of Sprawl: A Report on Why Building More Sustainable Communities Will Save Us Time and Money
In the Greater Golden Horseshoe, urban sprawl is hurting our wallets, our environment, our economy and our health. Read the Report
In the Greater Golden Horseshoe, urban sprawl is hurting our wallets, our environment, our economy and our health. Read the Report
Reality Check: Water and the Tar Sands
Big Oil is spending millions of dollars to try to greenwash the tar sands, Canada’s fastest growing source of greenhouse gas pollution. Read the Report
Big Oil is spending millions of dollars to try to greenwash the tar sands, Canada’s fastest growing source of greenhouse gas pollution. Read the Report
2013 Annual report
Whoever said “freedom is in the hands of the people” must have had Canadians in mind. Read the Report
Whoever said “freedom is in the hands of the people” must have had Canadians in mind. Read the Report
Taking Stock: How the cosmetics industry ranks on toxic chemicals
When it comes to toxic chemicals and the cosmetics industry, which companies are making progress and which ones are falling behind? Read the Report
When it comes to toxic chemicals and the cosmetics industry, which companies are making progress and which ones are falling behind? Read the Report
Reality Check: Air Pollution and the Tar Sands
Big Oil is spending millions of dollars on ads, desperately trying to convince Canadians that the tar sands are not harming our air. Read the Report
Big Oil is spending millions of dollars on ads, desperately trying to convince Canadians that the tar sands are not harming our air. Read the Report
Barriers to mitigating the climate impacts of the tar sands
President Obama has made it clear that the central factor in his decision to approve or reject the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline will be determined on whether or not the pipeline project will exacerbate the problem of carbon pollution. Read the Report
President Obama has made it clear that the central factor in his decision to approve or reject the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline will be determined on whether or not the pipeline project will exacerbate the problem of carbon pollution. Read the Report
Canada’s Climate Credibility Gap
Canada has a failed to act meaningfully on climate change at home and abroad. Read the Report
Canada has a failed to act meaningfully on climate change at home and abroad. Read the Report
Our Nation Their Interest
Is the Northern Gateway Pipeline in Canada’s “national interest”? It depends on what kind of nation we want, and whose interests that nation serves. Read the Report
Is the Northern Gateway Pipeline in Canada’s “national interest”? It depends on what kind of nation we want, and whose interests that nation serves. Read the Report
The Trouble with Triclosan: How a Pervasive Antibacterial Chemical is Polluting our World and our Bodies
As the number of antibacterial products grows, so does the presence of antibacterial chemical triclosan, antibiotic resistance, and a rise in “superbugs.” Read the Report
As the number of antibacterial products grows, so does the presence of antibacterial chemical triclosan, antibiotic resistance, and a rise in “superbugs.” Read the Report
2012 Annual Report
The test of a great and effective organization is not what it does when times are easy, but how it buckles down when times are tough. Read the Report
The test of a great and effective organization is not what it does when times are easy, but how it buckles down when times are tough. Read the Report
The Manscape: The Dirt on Toxic Ingredients in Men’s Body Care Products
Canadian men are using more personal care products than ever before. But what’s actually in them? Read the Report
Canadian men are using more personal care products than ever before. But what’s actually in them? Read the Report
More Bang For Our Buck
Canada’s increasing reliance on the oil sands is not the best strategy for the economy or our environment. Read the Report
Canada’s increasing reliance on the oil sands is not the best strategy for the economy or our environment. Read the Report
Going in Reverse: The Tar Sands Oil Threat to Central Canada and New England
Enbridge appears to be reviving a previous plan, called Trailbreaker, which would transport tar sands oil through some of the most important natural and cultural landscapes in eastern Canada the US. Read the Report
Enbridge appears to be reviving a previous plan, called Trailbreaker, which would transport tar sands oil through some of the most important natural and cultural landscapes in eastern Canada the US. Read the Report
Enbridge’s Tar Sands Pipeline Plan: All Pain and No Gain for Ontario
Ontarians are being told that Enbridge Inc.’s plan to reverse the flow of oil through one of its pipelines that crosses the province will benefit them. Read the Report
Ontarians are being told that Enbridge Inc.’s plan to reverse the flow of oil through one of its pipelines that crosses the province will benefit them. Read the Report
Building Ontario’s Green Economy: A Road Map
Ontario is a North American green economy leader, yet there is still much more to be done if we are to truly pursue a resource efficient, socially inclusive, low carbon economy. Read the Report
Ontario is a North American green economy leader, yet there is still much more to be done if we are to truly pursue a resource efficient, socially inclusive, low carbon economy. Read the Report
The Impact of Canada’s Petrodollar
The Canadian dollar is increasingly linked to the price of oil. Read the Report
The Canadian dollar is increasingly linked to the price of oil. Read the Report
Heavy Metal Hazard: The Health Risks of Hidden Heavy Metals in Face Makeup
Environmental Defence tested the makeup bags of six Canadian women. Read the Report
Environmental Defence tested the makeup bags of six Canadian women. Read the Report
The Just Beautiful Heavy Metals in Cosmetics Factsheet
Environmental Defence tested the makeup bags of six Canadian women for heavy metal contaminants. Read the Report
Environmental Defence tested the makeup bags of six Canadian women for heavy metal contaminants. Read the Report
Blowing Smoke: Correcting Anti-Wind Myths in Ontario
Ontario’s communities must be more involved in the benefits and management of wind power projects. Read the Report
Ontario’s communities must be more involved in the benefits and management of wind power projects. Read the Report
Canada’s Chemicals Management Plan
In December 2006, the Government of Canada embarked on a plan to protect Canadians and their environment from dangerous chemicals in industrial and consumer products. Read the Report
In December 2006, the Government of Canada embarked on a plan to protect Canadians and their environment from dangerous chemicals in industrial and consumer products. Read the Report
Annual Report 2011
This was a year for stepping up to the environmental plate. And step up we did. Read the Report
This was a year for stepping up to the environmental plate. And step up we did. Read the Report
Refillable Wine Bottles In Ontario: Cases For Reuse
Ontario’s wineries, one of our greenest industries, could be even greener if they adopted a reuse program for wine bottles. Read the Report
Ontario’s wineries, one of our greenest industries, could be even greener if they adopted a reuse program for wine bottles. Read the Report
Shale Gas Fracking and In Situ Oil Sands Chemicals and the National Pollutant Release Inventory: Public Disclosure Needed
The decline of conventional sources of oil and gas is spurring a shift to sources that are more difficult to extract such as shale gas and tar sands oil. Read the Report
The decline of conventional sources of oil and gas is spurring a shift to sources that are more difficult to extract such as shale gas and tar sands oil. Read the Report
The Global Clean Energy Jobs Race: Ontario’s Opportunity
In 2009, Ontario became a serious player in the global race to transition to clean energy by adopting the Green Energy & Economy Act. Read the Report
In 2009, Ontario became a serious player in the global race to transition to clean energy by adopting the Green Energy & Economy Act. Read the Report
Media Backgrounder: New Environmental Review for Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline
On November 10, 2011, the State Department announced that it will undertake a new environmental review of the proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. Read the Report
On November 10, 2011, the State Department announced that it will undertake a new environmental review of the proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. Read the Report
King Carbon: How Enbridge Damages Our Climate as the World’s Largest Tar Sands Shipper
Enbridge is more than just the company that delivers natural gas to homes across Ontario. Read the Report
Enbridge is more than just the company that delivers natural gas to homes across Ontario. Read the Report
No Silver Lining: An Investigation Into BPA Canned Foods
A public health debate is raging around the world about the safety of bisphenol A (BPA). Read the Report
A public health debate is raging around the world about the safety of bisphenol A (BPA). Read the Report
Not so Sexy: The Health Risks of Secret Chemicals in Fragrance, Canadian Edition
Fragrances Canadians are using every day contain a dozen or more secret chemicals not listed on labels. Read the Report
Fragrances Canadians are using every day contain a dozen or more secret chemicals not listed on labels. Read the Report
Annual Report 2009-2010
VISION. Creating a world Canadians are proud to pass onto their children. Read the Report
VISION. Creating a world Canadians are proud to pass onto their children. Read the Report
Tar Sands: Submission to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation
A request to the Commission on Environmental Cooperation to effectively enforce subsection 36(3) of the Canadian Fisheries Act against the practice of leaking deleterious substances from oil sands tailings ponds. Read the Report
A request to the Commission on Environmental Cooperation to effectively enforce subsection 36(3) of the Canadian Fisheries Act against the practice of leaking deleterious substances from oil sands tailings ponds. Read the Report
Environmental Defence Submission to Environment Canada on Naphthenic Acids in the Tar Sands
Environmental Defence has asked Environment Canada to add naphtenic acids, a toxic chemical found in tar sands tailings, to the list the National Pollutant Release Inventory. Read the Report
Environmental Defence has asked Environment Canada to add naphtenic acids, a toxic chemical found in tar sands tailings, to the list the National Pollutant Release Inventory. Read the Report
Faces of Transformation: Jobs, economic renewal and cleaner air from Year One of Ontario’s Green Energy Act
Only a year old, the Green Energy & Green Economy Act has tapped into Ontarians’ long history of energy resourcefulness. Read the Report
Only a year old, the Green Energy & Green Economy Act has tapped into Ontarians’ long history of energy resourcefulness. Read the Report
Money and Politics in Simcoe County: Shining a Light on Municipal Election Financing
Developers play a disproportionate role in financing municipal politics. Read the Report
Developers play a disproportionate role in financing municipal politics. Read the Report
Under the Influence: Election Funding in Ontario’s Greenbelt
Under the Influence: Election Funding in Ontario’s Greenbelt looks at the 2006 election campaign contributions of 209 elected mayors and councillors from 24 municipalities across the Regions of Halton, Peel, York and Durham. Read the Report
Under the Influence: Election Funding in Ontario’s Greenbelt looks at the 2006 election campaign contributions of 209 elected mayors and councillors from 24 municipalities across the Regions of Halton, Peel, York and Durham. Read the Report
Toxic Baby Bottles in Canada
Bisphenol A, a hormone-disrupting chemical used in polycarbonate plastic, has been found to leach out of six major brands of popular baby bottles. Read the Report
Bisphenol A, a hormone-disrupting chemical used in polycarbonate plastic, has been found to leach out of six major brands of popular baby bottles. Read the Report
Canada’s Toxic Tar Sands: The Most Destructive Project on Earth
Because of their sheer scale, all Canadians are affected by the Tar Sands, no matter where they live. Read the Report
Because of their sheer scale, all Canadians are affected by the Tar Sands, no matter where they live. Read the Report
11 Million Litres a Day: The Tar Sands’ Leaking Legacy
For the first time, this report uses industry information to arrive at a conservative estimate of what the overall leakage from the tar sands tailings ponds is today, and also what it would likely be if proposed projects go ahead. Read the Report
For the first time, this report uses industry information to arrive at a conservative estimate of what the overall leakage from the tar sands tailings ponds is today, and also what it would likely be if proposed projects go ahead. Read the Report
Pollution in People: Toxic Chemical Profiles of 11 Adults and 5 Families Across Canada
A cocktail of harmful toxic chemicals has been detected in every person tested in a cross Canada study of pollution in people. Read the Report
A cocktail of harmful toxic chemicals has been detected in every person tested in a cross Canada study of pollution in people. Read the Report
Toxic Nation: A Report on Pollution in Canadians
The groundbreaking report, Toxic Nation: A Report on Pollution in Canadians, reveals that toxic chemicals, such as DDT, PCBs, stain repellants, flame retardants, mercury and lead, are contaminating Canadians. Read the Report
The groundbreaking report, Toxic Nation: A Report on Pollution in Canadians, reveals that toxic chemicals, such as DDT, PCBs, stain repellants, flame retardants, mercury and lead, are contaminating Canadians. Read the Report
Polluted Children, Toxic Nation: A Report on Pollution in Canadian Families
The first Canadian study to test for harmful chemicals in children’s bodies, and the results show that Canadians young and old are polluted regardless of where they live, work, or play. Read the Report
The first Canadian study to test for harmful chemicals in children’s bodies, and the results show that Canadians young and old are polluted regardless of where they live, work, or play. Read the Report
Our Guides
The Toxic Ten Pocket Guide
Canadians put toxics on their skin every day from the products they use. Cancer-causing, hormone-disrupting, and allergy-inducing substances can be found in many Canadian products. Read the Guide
Canadians put toxics on their skin every day from the products they use. Cancer-causing, hormone-disrupting, and allergy-inducing substances can be found in many Canadian products. Read the Guide
The BPA Pocket Guide
BPA can be found not just in food cans, but also in many other consumer goods. Learn how you and your loved ones can lower the risk of exposure to BPA with our handy pocket guide. Read the Guide
BPA can be found not just in food cans, but also in many other consumer goods. Learn how you and your loved ones can lower the risk of exposure to BPA with our handy pocket guide. Read the Guide
The Problem With Bottled Water
Bottled water is a big business in Canada. But its cost on the environment and your wallet is even bigger. Here’s the real price of bottled water: Read the Guide
Bottled water is a big business in Canada. But its cost on the environment and your wallet is even bigger. Here’s the real price of bottled water: Read the Guide
10 Ways You Can Help Keep Our Waters Clean
About the Guide: Simply by going about your daily routines, you might be unknowingly contributing to the pollution of our waterways. Here’s a tip sheet that you can use to help keep Canada’s waters healthy and clean! Read the Guide
About the Guide: Simply by going about your daily routines, you might be unknowingly contributing to the pollution of our waterways. Here’s a tip sheet that you can use to help keep Canada’s waters healthy and clean! Read the Guide
Mid Term Report Card – Proposed amendments to Ontario’s Greenbelt and Growth Plans
A panel led by David Crombie reviewed Ontario’s Greenbelt and Growth Plans.Read the Report
A panel led by David Crombie reviewed Ontario’s Greenbelt and Growth Plans.Read the Report
The Environmental Defence Guide to Cleaning & Indoor Air
Cleaning should be about fighting grime, not fighting for your health. Read the Guide
Cleaning should be about fighting grime, not fighting for your health. Read the Guide
Blue Flag Criteria for Beaches
In order for a beach to be awarded a Blue Flag, it must meet strict criteria in the areas of Water Quality, Environmental Management, Environmental Education and Safety & Services. Read the Guide
In order for a beach to be awarded a Blue Flag, it must meet strict criteria in the areas of Water Quality, Environmental Management, Environmental Education and Safety & Services. Read the Guide
The Environmental Defence Guide to Sunscreen
You slather on sunscreen to prevent getting burned by the sun. But, are you getting burned by toxic sunscreen and misleading labels? Read the Guide
You slather on sunscreen to prevent getting burned by the sun. But, are you getting burned by toxic sunscreen and misleading labels? Read the Guide
The Environmental Defence Guide to Insect Repellent
If there’s anything that will take away from the joy of a glorious summer, it’s those buzzing, biting, and sometimes disease-spreading insects. Read the Guide
If there’s anything that will take away from the joy of a glorious summer, it’s those buzzing, biting, and sometimes disease-spreading insects. Read the Guide
Blue Flag Criteria for Marinas
In order for a marina to be awarded a Blue Flag, it must meet strict criteria in the areas of Water Quality, Environmental Management, Environmental Education and Safety & Services. Read the Guide
In order for a marina to be awarded a Blue Flag, it must meet strict criteria in the areas of Water Quality, Environmental Management, Environmental Education and Safety & Services. Read the Guide
Workplace Safety Guide for Salons
During their work day, salon professionals use a number of products – from shampoo and hair dye to nail polish and makeup – which may contain toxic chemicals. These chemicals can affect their health and the environment. Read the Guide
During their work day, salon professionals use a number of products – from shampoo and hair dye to nail polish and makeup – which may contain toxic chemicals. These chemicals can affect their health and the environment. Read the Guide
Environmental Defence Guide to Triclosan
Triclosan is a synthetic antimicrobial/antibacterial agent whose use has become widespread in toothpastes and mouthwashes, deodorants, cosmetics, fabrics, plastics and other products. Read the Guide
Triclosan is a synthetic antimicrobial/antibacterial agent whose use has become widespread in toothpastes and mouthwashes, deodorants, cosmetics, fabrics, plastics and other products. Read the Guide
Young Reporters for the Environment Videographers Handbook
Young Reporters for the Environment Videographers Handbook is a guide to filming like an environmental journalist. Read the Guide
Young Reporters for the Environment Videographers Handbook is a guide to filming like an environmental journalist. Read the Guide
Young Reporters for the Environment Photographers Handbook
Young Reporters for the Environment Photographers Handbook is 16 pages on how to take great photos of the natural world. Read the Guide
Young Reporters for the Environment Photographers Handbook is 16 pages on how to take great photos of the natural world. Read the Guide
Young Reporters for the Environment Writers Handbook
The Young Reporters for the Environment Photographers Handbook is a 16 page guide to writing environmental stories. Read the Guide
The Young Reporters for the Environment Photographers Handbook is a 16 page guide to writing environmental stories. Read the Guide
Toxic Nation Guide to PVC-Free School Supplies
Going back to school often means stocking up on a fresh batch of school supplies for the year ahead. Read the Guide
Going back to school often means stocking up on a fresh batch of school supplies for the year ahead. Read the Guide
Toxic Nation Guide to Plastics
This one page guide to common dangerous chemicals in your home is subtitled “Helping you avoid toxic chemicals”. Read the Guide
This one page guide to common dangerous chemicals in your home is subtitled “Helping you avoid toxic chemicals”. Read the Guide
The Toxic Nation Guide To Spring Cleaning
Spring has sprung, and the time has come to pop the windows open and clean away winter’s dust and grime. Read the Guide
Spring has sprung, and the time has come to pop the windows open and clean away winter’s dust and grime. Read the Guide
Toxic Nation Healthy Artist Guide to a Less Toxic Studio
This five page guide looks at common artists’ materials, explains the hazards of their use, and discusses safe alternatives. Read the Guide
This five page guide looks at common artists’ materials, explains the hazards of their use, and discusses safe alternatives. Read the Guide
Make Your Home a Healthy Home
Canadians are exposed to harmful chemicals everyday through commonly used products in their homes. Read the Guide
Canadians are exposed to harmful chemicals everyday through commonly used products in their homes. Read the Guide