The killer whales are speaking, but is the minister of transport listening?
Now is the time for a transition plan towards watertight regulations that can reverse the possibility of Southern Resident killer whales going extinct this century.
Yet-to-be-named members of new council supporting green energy transition a focus for environmental and labour group advocacy
The Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act, which requires the government to make five-year plans to help workers transition to cleaner jobs in the green economy, received royal assent on June 20.
Emissions cap concerns among top environment issues in federal lobbying for six months of 2024
‘There’s a real sense of urgency on the part of the government to get [environment policy measures] finished,’ says Tim Gray, executive director of Environmental Defence.
Climate records and effective mitigation
Climate change is accelerating and the effects are getting worse. We may have already crossed a threshold to Hothouse Earth. But in the real world, it’s still the economy, stupid.
It’s time for Canadians to stop thinking that water challenges happen elsewhere, and start taking action here at home
It’s not easy to change our behaviour, but these types of water events are only going to increase in Canada. We must choose how to adapt and learn for the future.
We must prioritize sustainable procurement to meet climate targets
Our values shape who we are. If we are going to realize a net-zero future, we need to deeply consider what we value and what it’s worth to us.
‘We’re nowhere near overcoming’ climate change issues, says Jamaican envoy in wake of Hurricane Beryl
Plus, Danish Ambassador Hanne Fugl Eskjær ends her posting.
Disaster management must include ways to tackle gender-based violence
Without action to prevent gender-based violence, the long-term consequences of the 2023 wildfire season will fall on the shoulders of already overburdened frontline health-care workers.
Canada’s discourse on finfish aquaculture is environmental extremism at its finest
NGOs run misinformation campaigns, seed mistrust in good government, and undermine balanced policy that would benefit Canadians and the global community.
Deadly Hurricane Beryl a stark reminder of the need to confront climate change, says Saint Kitts and Nevis envoy
Canada should take an active role in advocating on behalf of vulnerable Caribbean nations in forums where they aren’t members, say current, former diplomats.
