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Concrete Consequences

REPORT HIGHLIGHTS The Humber River, Etobicoke Creek, and Credit River watersheds currently have a lower amount of forest and wetland areas than recommended by federal guidelines. Highway 413 would cut…

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Our work is based on research, science, and a strong understanding of the facts. Below you will find our archive of reports, guides and media backgrounders that are available for download. You can find our government submissions here.

Toronto’s Next Electricity Plan Media Backgrounder

Toronto’s Next Electricity Plan Media Backgrounder

About The Backgrounder: The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is drafting Toronto’s next regional resource plan, which will set out where Toronto’s electricity will come from to meet the city’s growing needs. Today, part of Toronto’s electricity still comes from polluting gas plants. How can we ensure Toronto is powered by affordable, reliable and clean...

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Next Steps for Toxic PFAS “Forever Chemicals”

Next Steps for Toxic PFAS “Forever Chemicals”

About The Backgrounder: Despite the toxicity and widespread use of PFAS, Canada’s toxics laws have not meaningfully dealt with this class of thousands of chemicals, creating a toxic legacy for future generations. Finalizing the PFAS risk assessment, and proposing to list the class as “toxic” under Canada’s Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), are positive steps towards...

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Tariff Relief & Retaliatory Measures: How Governments in Canada Should Respond

Tariff Relief & Retaliatory Measures: How Governments in Canada Should Respond

About The Backgrounder: On March 4, 2025 President Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports to the United States, and 10 per cent tariffs on energy imports. A prolonged trade war will have enormous consequences for Canada’s economy and Canadians, putting countless jobs at risk, undermining domestic and foreign investment into the country,...

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Big Oil’s Lobbying Playbook: A Summary of the Fossil Fuel Industry’s 2024 Federal Lobbying.

Big Oil’s Lobbying Playbook: A Summary of the Fossil Fuel Industry’s 2024 Federal Lobbying.

About The Backgrounder: Big Oil’s Lobbying Playbook reveals fossil fuel companies met with federal officials 1,135 times in 2024—over four times per workday—to weaken climate policies. Enbridge (106 meetings) and Suncor (94 meetings) led corporate lobbying, while Pathways Alliance dominated with 356 meetings. Conservative MPs took 216 lobby meetings, more than double the Liberals. With...

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Federal Impact Assessment Needed for Pathways Alliance’s CO2 Hub

Federal Impact Assessment Needed for Pathways Alliance’s CO2 Hub

About The Backgrounder: The Pathways Alliance plans a massive Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project in Alberta, aiming to store 10-12 million tonnes of CO2 annually. However, Indigenous groups and environmental organizations have raised concerns about safety, environmental risks, and lack of consultation. They are urging the federal government to conduct a full impact assessment...

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