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 20, 2016

Why a carbon price alone would not make Ontario’s climate plan work

The Globe and Mail’s June 10th editorial argued that Ontario’s climate strategy should be boiled…

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May 19, 2016

Livable communities take a step forward as sprawl heads for the penalty box

Last week the Ontario government made a major announcement about what kind of future we…

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May 03, 2016

A fresh new look to help you spring into action

I love spring. From rushing rivers to the first blooms of cherry blossoms, spring is…

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Mar 24, 2016

The Story of Sprawl: Part 1

(This blog is adapted from remarks delivered at the Environmental Defence gala on March 3rd,…

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Mar 23, 2016

The Story of Sprawl: Part 2

(This blog is adapted from remarks delivered at at the Environmental Defence gala on March…

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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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