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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Dec 23, 2015

A great year – thanks to you!

With the holidays approaching quickly, we’re looking back at a turning point year for environmental…

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Dec 11, 2015

Canada Night at COP21 in Paris celebrated provincial climate action

I’m here in Paris at the U.N. climate conference, with thousands of observers from around…

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Dec 10, 2015

Why we supported Alberta’s historic climate plan

As the world’s leaders attempt to hammer out a strong climate agreement in Paris, it’s…

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Nov 22, 2015

Alberta’s Climate Plan: Game Changed

Ever have one of those days when all the assumptions you had about an issue…

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Oct 28, 2015

Victory! Ontario citizens freed from the risk of being SLAPPed when speaking out to protect their communities

Thanks to the Ontario government, citizens will now be able to participate in public debates…

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Jun 09, 2015

Thank you Ontario for saving the bees!

The bees are rejoicing! The flowers are breathing a sigh of relief. And the butterflies…

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Apr 22, 2015

Pledging to do more this Earth Day and beyond

Happy Earth Day! Forty-five years ago today the first Earth Day was held in the…

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Dec 30, 2014

A look ahead to what could be the green scene in 2015

Updated January 5, 2015: Thank you to NOW Magazine for sharing this story! As 2014…

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Dec 23, 2014

Time to celebrate a year of making change in 2014

As we look forward to the holiday season, we also reflect about the past year….

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Nov 13, 2014

2014 Annual Report: Celebrating 30 Years of Action

This past year was a busy one at Environmental Defence. We hosted a celebration of…

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