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.

Ontario NGO submission on Hazardous and Special Products regulations

About The Submission: Effective extended producer responsibility (EPR) policy for hazardous and special products is critical to mandating proper collection and management, and could provide…

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Letter from civil society demanding no subsidies for enhanced oil production

About The Letter: On behalf of 47 organizations representing 2 million people in Canada, we are writing to express our collective opposition to the introduction…

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NGO letter on Plastic Pollution and Listing under CEPA

About The Submission: We ask the government to list “plastic manufactured items” 1 on Schedule 1 of Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) by the end…

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Environmental Defence Submission on Schedule 17 of Bill 197 (Amendments to the Planning Act)

About The Submission: The power to issue Minister’s Zoning Orders should be significantly restricted. Environmental Defence has had the opportunity to review the comments of…

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Comments on the discussion paper for an Ontario low-carbon hydrogen stategy

About The Submission: We appreciate the Province’s interest in exploring hydrogen as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality, while creating…

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