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Steady Path: How a transition to a fossil-free Canada is in reach for workers and their communities

About The Report: This brief investigates the actual state of employment in Canada’s fossil fuel industry. It explains why the clean economy transition is manageable for workers in fossil fuel…

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Reports & Guides by Issue

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.

Report: The Manscape

Report: The Manscape

About The Report: Canadian men are using more personal care products than ever before. But what’s actually in them? Some of the chemicals in these products are linked to cancer, birth defects, sperm damage, obesity, asthma and other chronic health problems. And scientists haven’t fully examined how all of these chemicals react with each other...

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Report: Kalamazoo Pipeline Spill: A Primer

Report: Kalamazoo Pipeline Spill: A Primer

About The Report: Download the report (English) (Adobe Reader is required to read this pdf report. Please ensure you have the latest version.)

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Report: Enbridge’s Tar Sands Pipeline Plan: All Pain and No Gain for Ontario

Report: Enbridge’s Tar Sands Pipeline Plan: All Pain and No Gain for Ontario

About 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. But, the reality is that Enbridge’s plan exposes them to greater risk from oil spills as tar sands oil flows through. Download the report (Adobe Reader...

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Report: The Trouble with Triclosan

Report: The Trouble with Triclosan

About The Report: As the number of antibacterial products grows, so does the presence of antibacterial chemical triclosan–along with fears from many scientists that this spread is contributing to antibiotic resistance, and a rise in “superbugs.” On March 30, 2012, Health Canada and Environment Canada published a preliminary assessment of triclosan, officially commencing a 60...

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Guide: Environmental Defence Guide to Triclosan

Guide: Environmental Defence Guide to Triclosan

About 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. Increasing levels of triclosan in people and the environment have been linked to several negative health effects. This two page report explains the current concerns with this antimicrobial and discusses...

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