Tim may 2024

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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Jun 04, 2024

Our Constitutional Rights are at Risk: Why the Notwithstanding Clause is Cause for Concern

A country’s Constitution is the set of rules that everyone must follow for it to…

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Apr 29, 2024

Earth Month is a time for hope, not blind optimism

This Earth Month, Environmental Defence celebrated its 40th Anniversary. Our Executive Director, Tim Gray, marked…

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Apr 05, 2024

Highway 413 is Still Going Nowhere

You’ve probably seen Highway 413 in the news quite a bit lately. Last month, instead…

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Mar 21, 2024

Potential Cancellation of Highway 413 Impact Assessment is a Gross Abdication of Responsibility

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE AND ECOJUSTICE The federal government must urgently update the Impact Assessment Act and…

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Mar 20, 2024

Statement in Response to Environment Minister’s Call for Proposed Dresden Dump to Face a Comprehensive Environmental Assessment

Statement by Tim Gray, Executive Director Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the…

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Mar 07, 2024

Environmental Defence Stands with Dresden Residents Opposing Proposed Garbage Dump Site Near Sensitive River and Species at Risk Habitats

Statement by Tim Gray, Executive Director Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the…

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Dec 27, 2023

What’s in Store for 2024? Here Are Our 10 Environmental Predictions for the New Year

In 2023, we are pleased to report that environmental progress in Canada outran the efforts…

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Oct 23, 2023

Runaway oil and gas sector emissions must be capped

Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – With six weeks to…

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