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Great Lakes Remain Vulnerable to New Wave of Dangerous Mining, According to New Report

May 10, 2012

Weak laws, lax enforcement undermine efforts to protect natural resources, wildlife, communities from mine waste

Gaps, inconsistencies and loopholes in U.S. state and Canadian provincial laws are leaving the Great Lakes and other natural resources vulnerable to a new wave of mining activity.

Environmental groups launch major campaign to defend nature and democracy

May 07, 2012

Black Out Speak Out groups will darken websites nationwide in protest against efforts to silence Canadians

Budget bill puts environmental laws on chopping block

Apr 26, 2012

Clearing of Canada’s environmental laws makes way for industry, leaves Canadians at risk

Fisheries Act changes sacrifices environment, paves way for energy, mining development

Apr 24, 2012

Ecojustice: Act already too discretionary and needs to be strengthened, not weakened

Citizens Groups Nationwide Tell the Federal Government To Save Canada’s Environmental Laws

Mar 28, 2012

On the eve of the federal budget, groups representing tens of thousands of Canadians are urging the federal government to stop its plan to weaken long-standing environmental laws that keep communities safe from toxic chemicals and safeguard our air, water, land and species.

Environmentalists Call on All Parties to Help Clean Up the Great Lakes

Mar 26, 2012

Six groups jointly urge that three key elements are included in Great Lake Protection Act as promised in Throne Speech

Six groups jointly urge that three key elements are included in Great Lake Protection Act as promised in Throne Speech

Federal review of new reactors neglects Ontarians’ health and financial safety

Mar 22, 2012

Environmental groups are challenging the federal review of Premier Dalton McGuinty's plan to build new nuclear reactors at Darlington.