Press Releases
Environmental groups welcome inquiry into labelling of “flushable” wipes
Aug 28, 2019
Competition Bureau will get to the bottom of whether flushability claims are misleading Toronto, August 28, 2019 – Responding to a campaign by Ecojustice, representing six individuals supported by Friends … Read more.
Jumbo Valley to stay wild
Aug 6, 2019
“Zombie” project cannot proceed after Court rules Minister’s decision must stand VANCOUVER, August 6, 2019 – Ecojustice is celebrating a win for Jumbo Valley, an area of B.C.’s Purcell mountains … Read more.
Pending approval of new oil sands mine cause for concern
Jul 26, 2019
Pembina Institute and Ecojustice react to Joint Review Panel recommendation to approve new oilsands mine CALGARY – Environmental law group Ecojustice and the Pembina Institute are concerned about the potential … Read more.
Environmental groups taking Minister to court again for failing to charge VW for polluting
Jul 24, 2019
Toronto July 24 – Ecojustice, on behalf of Environmental Defence staff, has launched a case seeking to hold Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna accountable for failing to transparently … Read more.
Conservation groups launch new case challenging Trans Mountain Pipeline
Jul 8, 2019
VANCOUVER – Ecojustice is going back to court on behalf of Living Oceans Society and Raincoast Conservation Foundation to challenge the federal government’s re-approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. … Read more.
Ontario Court of Appeal hands Doug Ford another “L” on climate change
Jun 28, 2019
Toronto, June 28, 2019 – In a judgement handed down today, the Ontario Court of Appeal confirmed the federal government has the power to step in when the province fails … Read more.
Statement: Bill C-69 clears final hurdle, becomes law
Jun 21, 2019
Ottawa, June 21, 2019 – Last night, Bill C-69 cleared its final hurdle when it passed the in Senate, and it will now become law. The new Impact Assessment Act … Read more.
Trans Mountain approval wrong choice for endangered killer whales and climate
Jun 18, 2019
VANCOUVER – The federal government’s decision to approve the Trans Mountain pipeline project is the wrong choice for endangered killer whales and for the climate emergency. The project will not … Read more.
Statement: Modernized Fisheries Act gives new protections to marine ecosystems
Jun 17, 2019
Ottawa June 17, 2019 – Ecojustice welcomes the passing of Bill C-68 as a progressive step in putting ecosystem protection at the heart of fisheries legislation. The Fisheries Act is … Read more.
