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Tim Gray
Executive Director
Tim grew up on the shores of Lake Huron and acquired his love of nature there. He has over 25 years experience developing and implementing environmental policy change efforts. These have included major shifts in land conservation, forest practices and climate change. Starting out his career as a biologist and policy analyst, Tim has spent a lot of time learning skills that move complex environmental issues toward resolution. He has worked with other change makers on the front lines of conflict and has also taken his skills inside to work on government advisory committees and in complex negotiations with industry. Tim completed an H.BSc. at Wilfrid Laurier University and a M.Sc. at the University of Toronto.
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Sep 16, 2025
Build Canada Homes Could Help Tackle Affordability – and the Housing Shortage
Statement by Tim Gray, Executive Director, Environmental Defence Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas…
Sep 04, 2025
Why Highway 413 is NOT Under Construction
Premier Ford has made yet another non-announcement concerning the start of the proposed Highway 413….
Jul 28, 2025
Ontario Plans to Sell 60% of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park Beachfront for Development
The law protecting other Provincial Parks is also in the government’s cross-hairs Toronto | Traditional…
Jul 22, 2025
Ontario Plans to Sell Part of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park for Development Project
Removal of additional Provincial Park lands will be made possible province-wide as a result of …
Jul 03, 2025
Response to Ontario & Alberta asking Canada to repeal IAA & Fed ESA protections
Statement by Tim Gray, Executive Director Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the…
Jun 19, 2025
What’s next now that Bill 5 has become law?
A number of people are asking: what can be done now that the Ontario government’s…
Apr 29, 2025
EDC Congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney On His Election Win
Statement by Tim Gray, Executive Director, Environmental Defence Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas…
Apr 23, 2025
Survey: Transit Commitments from Federal Parties Will Strengthen Economy and Climate
Environmental groups receive the results to a policy survey on public transit commitments sent to…