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The only way to build enough homes fast enough to fix Ontario’s housing shortage is to focus construction on mid-rise housing.
Ontario must redirect the construction now into 5-11 storey, multi-family buildings on existing streets.
The Mid-Rise Manual is a lawmakers guide to unlocking mid-rise, by making it legal, practical and cost-effective to build.
Read MoreOur 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.
Toxics
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...
Climate change
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,...
Climate change
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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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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About The Backgrounder: Canada is committed to ending public financing for fossil fuels by 2025, targeting support provided by federal Crown corporations like Export Development Canada (EDC). The upcoming policy aims to redirect billions from oil and gas subsidies to clean energy initiatives, driving innovation and competitiveness. To be effective, the policy must eliminate all...
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