Environmental Defence Canada

Wait... Toronto has a gas plant? 👀

Most people don't know there's a fossil gas plant on Toronto's waterfront. But it's contributing to air pollution, climate change, and higher electricity costs.

We have cleaner, more affordable energy options. So why are we still relying on gas?

: Leaders of environmental & conservation groups united on Parliament Hill today to draw a line in the sand, declaring that PM Carney and his government have gone too far with their rollbacks of environmental protections and climate policies.

Canada's Top Environmental and Conservation Groups Unite Against Federal Rollbacks - Environmental Defence Groups held a press conference declaring Prime Minister Carney and his government have gone too far Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the

Today is Clean Air Day!

Everyone deserves clean air, no matter where they live.

For too long, Hamilton residents have lived with some of the highest levels of industrial air pollution in Ontario. ArcelorMittal Dofasco remains one of the city's largest sources of air pollution and climate emissions.

The good news? Cleaner steelmaking technology already exists. Dofasco committed to phase out coal-based steelmaking and transition to cleaner production methods.

Hamilton shouldn't have to choose between a strong economy and clean air. We can have both.

We're calling on Dofasco to follow through on its commitment!

Join us for our Dragonfly Walk! We will be visiting the Nashville Conservation Reserve, habitat of the Rapids Clubtail Dragonfly. This dragonfly has bluish-green eyes, with a light yellowish-green face that is striped with two dark lines, a brownish-black and yellowish-green striped body, and transparent wings. We'll be starting bright and early, as that's when the dragonflies are most active! We'll be guided by a dragonfly expert and learn how the proposed Highway 413 (which would pave over this area) puts the Rapids Clubtail (already threatened in Ontario) in harm's way. Register here: https://bit.ly/4vrfrU2

On Monday, more than 60 organisations from Canada and across the world sent letters to Canada’s three major public financiers to decline any financing for the controversial, foreign-owned Ksi Lisims LNG project.

This coalition represents more than 1.6 million Canadians, and organisations from across Africa, Asia, Oceania, North America, South America, and Europe.

Major public financiers, including the Canada Infrastructure Bank and Export Development Canada are all considering providing additional financing for LNG projects, despite the many environmental, social, legal and economic issues they present.

This morning, Opposition Party members joined Environmental Defence in requesting that taxpayers not be left in the dark for what is expected to be the province’s costliest mega-highway. At our press conference this morning, we requested the Financial Accountability Office to conduct an independent review of Highway 413's real cost. Read our full media release: https://bit.ly/49Av5UL

Your home insurance just went up again.🏡

Climate change is why.

By how much you ask? By $533!

Every year.

Out of your pocket.

And 1.5 million Canadian households can't even get flood insurance anymore.

The climate crisis is no longer a future threat, it’s an affordability crisis happening in our homes.

Our new report breaks down this growing crisis, connecting the dots on climate change and the affordability crisis - offering tangible solutions the government can roll out.

👉Read the full report, here: https://environmentaldefence.ca/report/mounting-costs-how-climate-change-is-increasing-home-insurance-costs/

Today, Steven Guilbeault announced his resignation from Parliament. We want to thank him for his dedication to his principles and to Canada. Swipe through to read our full statement.