For immediate release. Unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe Territories [OTTAWA], 9 December 2021: The Canada Energy Regulator’s Energy Future 2021 scenarios are setting Canada up for climate failure, say civil society groups. The report, released today, includes scenarios for energy supply and demand under […]
For immediate release. Unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe Territories [OTTAWA], 23 November 2021: Today’s Speech from the Throne recognized the overlapping threats facing the country in health, climate, the economy and in the state of relationships with Indigenous Peoples, but failed to […]
For immediate release. Glasgow, 13 November 2021 – Despite the escalating calls around the world for urgent action and justice, COP26 has delivered only tentative and incremental progress. Those most affected by climate impacts – including Indigenous Peoples and people […]
For immediate release. Glasgow, 12 November 2021: On the final afternoon of COP26, Canadian climate experts called on Canada to push for strengthening the COP26 decision text. The current text is not strong enough to ensure that warming is limited to […]
For immediate release. Glasgow, 10 November 2021: Current proposals for the overarching decision text on COP26 fall far short of what science and justice require, warned Climate Action Network – Réseau action climat (CAN-Rac) Canada in a series of recommendations sent today to […]
Glasgow, Tuesday November 9th – At a press conference at COP26 today, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) delivered a ludicrous message that belies science or logic – that climate action requires more Canadian oil and gas, even though Canadian oil […]
At COP26 Canada, US, UK, and 21 other countries and institutions join together to end overseas oil, gas, and coal support next year Glasgow — Today at COP26, Canada, US, Mali, UK, and 20 other countries and institutions from both […]
For immediate release. Unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe Territories [OTTAWA], 25 October 2021: This morning, Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, along with German State Secretary Jochen Flasbarth and COP26 President Alok Sharma put forward their delivery plan to show how rich nations would meet […]
Majority want concrete actions towards capping oil and gas emissions, phasing out fossil fuel subsidies, and delivering a Just Transition plan Ottawa/Vancouver/Toronto/Montreal – A new Abacus Data poll released today confirms that a majority (66%) of Canadians want the Liberal […]
For immediate release. Unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe Territories [OTTAWA], 13 October 2021: By 2030, Canada may only have half as many oil and gas jobs as it does today, leaving workers and communities with an uncertain future, reveals a new report […]
Canada’s new UN climate pledge must connect domestic climate policy with international obligations, 32 groups urge Unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe Territories [OTTAWA], 28 June 2021: With one month to go before Canada submits its new climate plan under the Paris Agreement […]
Le français suit. Unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe Territories [OTTAWA], 13 June 2021 : Today’s announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlines $5.3 billion CAD in new and welcome spending for international climate finance. These much-needed funds will help vulnerable countries and […]
Unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe Territories [OTTAWA], 11 June 2021 : Catherine Abreu, Executive Director of Climate Action network Canada, said the following in response to the Canadian government’s announcement that any new or expanded thermal coal projects will be deemed to […]
Version française à suivre. Unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe Territories [OTTAWA], 10 June 2021: Environmental organizations Climate Action Network-Réseau Action Climat (CAN-Rac), Ecojustice, Équiterre, David Suzuki Foundation (DSF) and West Coast Environmental Law Association (WCELA) urge the House of Commons and Senate […]
For Immediate Release: April 21, 2021 CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK CANADA, CONSERVATION COUNCIL OF NEW BRUNSWICK, ECOLOGY ACTION CENTRE, ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, ÉQUITERRE, STAND.EARTH, WEST COAST ENVIRONMENTAL LAW Economic modelling shows that Canada’s fair share of climate action comes with unexpected benefits […]
