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.

Environmental and Labour Groups Join Forces to Demand the Federal Government Expedite Sustainable Jobs Bill

About The Submission: This letter signed by twelve major climate and labour organizations calls on Prime Minister Trudeau, Natural Resources Minister Wilkinson, and all parties’…

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Brief for the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development’s Study on Freshwater

About The Submission: This submission includes recommendations for federal actions to address the greatest threats to Canada’s freshwater. It also calls for an effective and…

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Comments on the Notice of Intent to Create a Plastics Registry in Canada.

About The Submission: Plastics pose a significant pollution problem, both in Canada and around the world. Despite recognizing the problem, the amount of plastic made…

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Response to the Framework on the Oil and Gas Emissions Cap

About The Submission: The emissions cap is a key tool in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Canada. The federal government has to get it right…

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Consultation on Canada’s draft Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit

About The Submission: Environmental Defence has significant concerns with the proposed draft legislation. Fossil hydrogen projects should be ineligible to receive the tax credit. As…

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