We provide expert advice and advocate on behalf of Canadians across the country. We do this by tracking, monitoring and engaging with legislation and regulations. All submissions are for public reference and use.

Comment on the Proposed Pollution-Prevention Planning Notice for Primary Food Packaging.

About The Submission: The federal government has launched an important public consultation on how to eliminate single-use plastic food packaging in Canada’s major grocery chains….

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Comments on Regulatory Framework Paper for Recycled Content and Labelling Rules for Plastics

About The Submission: A critical component of beating plastic pollution is strong rules around what can be labelled as as recyclable or compostable. This is…

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Recommendations in Response to 2024/25 Federal Pre-Budget Consultations

About The Submission: This submission to Standing Committee on Finance (FINA) contains the following seven recommendations: 1. Accelerate the launch of the permanent public transit…

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Comments on Draft state of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) report and risk management scope

About The Submission: These comments are made on behalf of Ecojustice, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, Environmental Defence, David Suzuki Foundation, Breast Cancer…

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Julie Segal Testimony to the Standing Committee on Finance

About The Submission: Julie Segal, Senior Program Manager of Climate Finance at Environmental Defence Canada, testified to the Canadian federal government’s Standing Committee on Finance…

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