History

Ecojustice is an independent, non-profit organization supported by 30,000 Canadians. Our lawyers and scientists provide the expertise that citizens and groups need to take polluters to court and ensure that governments enforce our environmental laws.

Founded in 1990 as Sierra Legal Defence Fund, Ecojustice has grown from a team of two in a cramped Vancouver office to a national force, including more than a dozen staff lawyers and scientists in Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa and Calgary.

This growth has been fuelled by a record of success: landmark victories at all levels of court and a talent for shaping the policy and practice of governments – municipal, provincial, federal and international.

After nearly 17 years of fighting for environmental justice, Sierra Legal officially changed its name to Ecojustice Canada in September 2007.

Click here to read more about our recent victories.