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Environmental Defence Canada

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Environmental Defence
Founded1984; 40 years ago (1984)[1]
TypeEnvironmental organization
FocusEnvironmentalism
Conservation
Ecology
Location
Area served
Canada
MethodEducation, program delivery
Key people
Tim Gray (Executive Director)[2]
Revenue
C$5 million (2023)[3]
Websitehttps://environmentaldefence.ca/

Environmental Defence (formerly known as the Canadian Environmental Defence Fund) is a Canadian environmental organization, founded in 1984. Environmental Defence works with government, industry and individuals to defend clean water, a safe climate and healthy communities.

History

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The organization was founded in 1984.[4]

Environmental Defence spearheaded education campaigns in Ontario to advocate for the creation of a Greenbelt, tighter controls on development impacting Lake Simcoe, and the dangers of BPA, resulting in legislative changes such as the adoption of the Lake Simcoe Protection Act and the ban of BPA in baby bottles. Additionally, its efforts to raise public awareness about biodiversity and renewable energy contributed to the passage of the Endangered Species Act and the Green Energy and Economy Act in Ontario.

Environmental Defence successfully advocated for the ban or restriction of phthalates in Canadian toys, raised awareness about the dangers of microbeads, and contributed to the passing of the Great Lakes Protection Act. Additionally, its efforts led to the cancellation of the Energy East oil pipeline, secured rules supporting charities' participation in public policy, and influenced the implementation of a carbon pollution price across Canada. Environmental Defence also played a role in the drafting of federal regulations banning six single-use plastics, strengthening Canada's toxics law (CEPA), and saving Ontario’s Greenbelt from development. Moreover, its advocacy efforts resulted in the drafting of new rules requiring the availability of electric vehicles (EVs) and the tabling of the Climate-Aligned Finance Act.

Areas of focus

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Environmental Defence has a number of different areas of focus, including the following:[5]

  • Ending climate change by building more sustainable communities and challenging the power of the fossil fuel industry.
  • Protecting Ontario’s environment through safeguarding local food, ensuring a stable climate, and a thriving Greenbelt.
  • Kicking out toxic chemicals from Canadian shelves to protect human and environmental health.
  • Protecting safe, clean water in Canada’s freshwater systems.
  • Ending plastic pollution.
  • Supporting a renewable energy transition in Alberta.

Studies

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Environmental Defence has led cutting edge research in its areas of focus.In the last ten years, Environmental Defence has produced milestone reports, listed below. To access all of its reports, including reports published before 2017, please visit the website.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Environmental Defence Canada". Charity Intelligence Canada. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  2. ^ "Our Staff". Environmental Defence. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
  3. ^ "2023 Annual Report". Environmental Defence. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
  4. ^ "Environmental Defence Canada". Charity Intelligence. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  5. ^ "Home". Environmental Defence. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  6. ^ "One trillion litres of toxic waste and growing: Alberta's tailings ponds" (PDF). June 2017. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  7. ^ "The Biggest Barrier to Climate Action in Canada: The Oil and Gas Lobby". Environmental Defence. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  8. ^ "Canada's Big Oil Reality Check: Assessing the climate plans of Canadian oil and gas producers" (PDF). November 2021. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  9. ^ Levin, Julia (2021-08-23). "$18 billion to fossil fuels: Breaking Down the Numbers". Environmental Defence. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  10. ^ "HIGHWAY 413: The Road to our Ruin". Environmental Defence. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  11. ^ "Roadmap to a Sustainable Financial System in Canada". Environmental Defence. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  12. ^ "Passing the buck: the toxic cost of dollar store products in Canada". Environmental Defence. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  13. ^ "50 Years of Sprawling Tailings". Environmental Defence. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  14. ^ "Left Holding the Bag". Environmental Defence. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  15. ^ "The Freight Escape: - Highway 413". Environmental Defence. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  16. ^ "Putting Wheels on the Bus: Unlocking the Power of Public Transit". Environmental Defence. Retrieved 2024-06-19.