Spring 2009 Newsletter
Tarsands lawsuit lights fire under government
Thanks to the efforts of an Alberta citizen and his Ecojustice lawyers, the oil company responsible for the deaths of hundreds of ducks in a huge tailings pond last spring might have to pay close to a million dollars in fines.
When the going gets tough…
The signs of spring are beginning to show and each day we are given a little more reason to step out and enjoy the sun. But as the trees and trails around me come back to life, it’s hard to ignore what a tough winter we’ve endured. I don’t mean merely the deep freeze that chilled Ontario or the holiday blizzards that buried the West Coast. To me it seems the global financial crisis struck the hardest blow of the season.
Killer whale protection Order issued after lawsuit filed
Canada’s beloved resident orca populations, complete with two newborn calves, have finally been given a safer home.
A law to protect the best place on earth
This fall, four leading environmental groups launched a campaign to change one of BC’s most unfortunate distinctions: it is one of only two provinces in Canada without a law to protect the amazing array of wildlife that call the province home.
Barry Robinson
Staff lawyer Barry Robinson’s most ardent environmental crusade has been to escape city life and enjoy the wilderness he cherishes.
Canada’s waterways no place for toxic waste
As a result of the tenacity of lawyer Lara Tessaro and her clients, Canada’s top court will be taking a closer look at a rather disturbing government stance on mining.
Modern take on mining
Century-old mining laws in Ontario have left countless landowners and First Nations grasping for control of their own lands. In response, Ecojustice recently released a report with the Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy offering long-needed legislative amendments to address flaws in the law.
Public rights victory rises from the dust
If a factory in your neighbourhood causes a serious inconvenience for residents by continually emitting odours, soot or noise, do you deserve compensation? This question was at the heart of a Supreme Court of Canada case last fall.
Lafarge clears air by trashing proposal
Residents of Bath, Ontario were breathing easier this winter after a landmark victory stopped a cement company from burning millions of kilograms of waste in a nearby cement kiln.
Environmental stewardship sprung from grandmotherly love
When Elly de Jongh of Edmonton thinks about the scale and impact of development in Alberta’s tarsands, her attention turns to her great grandchildren.
Thank you to our Champions!
Ecojustice extends our deepest gratitude to all our supporters. Your commitment to our work has made every challenge and victory we celebrate for the environment possible. Our Champion’s Circle recognizes those whose cumulative annual donations of $1,000 or more in the 2008 calendar year exemplifies tremendous generosity and dedication to Ecojustice. Your support makes a world of difference for the wildlife, Canadians, and the natural spaces we work to protect.
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