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Not Just A Canadian Phenomenon

About The Report: In Canada, various protests against pipelines and other oil and gas infrastructure projects is well documented. Some Canadians may feel like the country’s oil and gas industry…

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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: Toxic Nation: A Report on Pollution in Canadians

Report: Toxic Nation: A Report on Pollution in Canadians

About 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. Many of the chemicals discovered in the bodies of Canadians are associated with cancer, hormone disruption, reproductive disorders, respiratory illnesses and harming...

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Report: Polluted Children, Toxic Nation: A Report on Pollution in Canadian Families

Report: Polluted Children, Toxic Nation: A Report on Pollution in Canadian Families

About The Report: Polluted Children, Toxic Nation is 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, play or go to school. For the study, Environmental Defence tested children and parents from five Canadian families...

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