Press releases
Federal government’s denial of impact assessment for Bradford Bypass faces scrutiny in court
Nov 2, 2022
Groups concerned over dangerous precedent for federal decision-making Bradford, Ontario, Traditional territories of the Wendake-Nionwentsïo, Anishinabewaki, Haudenosaunee, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation — Seven environmental and community groups … Read more.
New report shows why regulations are needed now to align Canada’s federally-regulated financial flows with its climate goals
Nov 2, 2022
Recent decision by GFANZ to water down accountability of voluntary net-zero commitments proves that enforceable and credible climate plans are necessary OTTAWA/TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORY OF THE ALGONQUIN ANISHNAABEG PEOPLE – … Read more.
Environmental groups petition feds to protect critical habitat of last spotted owls
Oct 26, 2022
Recovery of species in Canada hinges on successful reintroduction of captive spotted owls to protected habitats VANCOUVER / UNCEDED xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh AND səlilwətaɬ TERRITORIES — Ecojustice, on behalf of the Wilderness … Read more.
Canada’s Competition Bureau opens investigation into RBC’s alleged misleading advertising on climate action
Oct 11, 2022
Decision comes after six members of the public, supported by environmental groups, filed complaint earlier this year OTTAWA/TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORY OF THE ALGONQUIN ANISHNAABEG PEOPLE – RBC is now under … Read more.
Sierra Club BC and Ecojustice in court to call for accountability on climate plans from the B.C. government
Oct 4, 2022
Members of the public will rally in support of the case on the Vancouver law courts steps prior to the hearing VANCOUVER/UNCEDED xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (MUSQUEAM), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (SQUAMISH) AND səlilwətaɬ (TSLEIL-WAUTUTH) TERRITORIES … Read more.
Young Ontarians in court for historic Charter climate case
Sep 12, 2022
Toronto, Ont./ Traditional territories of several First Nations including the Williams Treaties First Nations, Huron-Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chippewas, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation – Seven courageous … Read more.
Media Advisory: Youth Climate Day of Action: Press Conference and Rally in Toronto, Sep. 11.
Sep 6, 2022
***Please note: the Press Conference is open only to accredited members of the media. Please bring work identification. General public will be turned away.*** On Sunday, Sep. 11, seven diverse young … Read more.
Enviro groups join fight to protect federal ban on single-use plastic products
Aug 23, 2022
Groups defend federal government’s authority to regulate single-use plastics OTTAWA/TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORY OF THE ALGONQUIN ANISHNAABEG PEOPLE – Environmental groups are aiming to join the legal fight to block industry-led … Read more.
Seven young Ontarians will make history this September in climate Charter case
Aug 22, 2022
Applicants will join youth from across Ontario in rally to support case Toronto, Ont./ Traditional territories of several First Nations including the Williams Treaties First Nations, Huron-Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, … Read more.
