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About The Report: Canada’s export bank, Export Development Canada (EDC), already provides on average nearly fourteen billion dollars in support to oil and gas companies each year. Now the federal…
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.
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About The Guide: Going back to school often means stocking up on a fresh batch of school supplies for the year ahead. What many parents and students don’t realize is that most common school supplies are made with toxic chemicals – but luckily there are safer alternatives. If you haven’t yet finished your back to...
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About 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. The results are staggering. Already, the ponds are leaking over 11 million...
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About The Guide: This one page guide to common dangerous chemicals in your home is subtitled “Helping you avoid toxic chemicals”. Download the report (English) (Adobe Reader is required to read this pdf report. Please ensure you have the latest version.)
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About The Report: Because of their sheer scale, all Canadians are affected by the Tar Sands, no matter where they live. If you live downstream, your water is being polluted and your fish and wildlife may be dangerous to eat. If you live in Saskatchewan you are a victim of acid rain. If you live...
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About 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. Toxic Baby Bottles in Canada: Bisphenol A Leaching from Popular Brands of Polycarbonate Baby Bottles, commissioned by Environmental Defence, tested plastic baby bottles in the United States and Canada,...
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