The federal government is unlawfully shielding from review pest control products containing a pesticide banned in Norway, environmental groups say. Continue reading Environmental groups back in court over pesticide banned in Norway but permitted in Canada
While many U.S. states and Ontario are working to ban microbeads, Canada’s federal government has yet to make a move. Continue reading Conservation groups ask Canada to classify microbeads “toxic”
Announcement makes Ontario the first North American jurisdiction to permanently restrict usage of bee pesticide. Continue reading Environmental groups applaud Ontario’s action on bee and pollinator protection
Announcement makes Ontario the first North American jurisdiction to permanently restrict usage of bee pesticide. Continue reading Environmental groups applaud Ontario’s action on bee and pollinator protection
More than half the world’s nations already recognize environmental rights. It’s time for Canada to live up to its values and join this growing global movement. Continue reading David Suzuki: The movement for environmental rights is building
New Chitek Lake Provincial Park successfully protects Skownan First Nation’s territory. Continue reading Skownan First Nation and Manitoba government announce new protected lands
No rationale for the cancellation, leaving stakeholders questioning the federal government’s commitment to protecting Canada’s most vulnerable wildlife. Continue reading Federal government cancels meeting intended to save species at risk
Ecojustice lawyers filed the case on behalf of two local residents and two BC organizations, Voters Taking Action on Climate Change and Communities and Coal. Continue reading BC groups launch legal challenge over coal transport in Fraser River
Allowing overnight commercial accommodations at Maligne Lake violates Jasper National Park management plan. Continue reading Conservation groups challenge Jasper National Park development proposal
Once oil leaves the dock, says Kinder Morgan representative, the company is not responsible for tanker spills in BC waters. Continue reading Carrier’s Liability: Kinder Morgan’s Achilles Heel
Legal team argues the Harper Government decision to conditionally approve the pipeline was unconstitutional. Continue reading Haida Nation announces legal challenge against Northern Gateway
Canada has no standard for more than 100 substances regulated by at least one other comparison country. Continue reading Lax drinking water standards put Canadians at risk
