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Twelve environmental organizations call on the Canadian government to take immediate regulatory action on plastic waste and pollution
Published Thu, 6 Jun 2019 10:18:19 EST Read More
(British Columbia) - Twelve leading ocean conservancy and environmental groups have requested that Canadaâs environment and health ministers take immediate regulatory action on plastic wastes and pollution, under the Canadian Environmental Protection...... Click here to read this release
Forests Ontario Tree Planting Expertise Recognized with Multi-Year Federal Funding
Published Wed, 5 Jun 2019 14:43:40 EST Read More
Ottawa, ON (June 05, 2019) - Funding for the next stage of Forests Ontarioâs tree planting program was announced today by the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, and the office of Minister of Natural Resources, Amarjeet Sohi. This new funding fills the void created after the Ontario government cancelled funding for the 50 Million Tree Program (50 MTP) th...... Click here to read this release
100 Debates on the Environment will take place across Canada 2 weeks before the 2019 federal election - Save the Date: October 7, 2019
Published Wed, 5 Jun 2019 10:54:55 EST Read More
Toronto, June 5, 2019 -- Today, on UN World Environment Day, GreenPAC is providing a âSave the Dateâ notice to incumbent MPs and candidates, announcing that 100 non-partisan all-candidates debates on the environment will take place on the same night during the federal election campaign. The initiative will make October 7, 2019, the second-most important day in the campaign. âDebate...... Click here to read this release
Last 30 Days
Bill 108 Open Letter to Minister Steven Clark
Published Fri, 31 May 2019 13:07:54 EST Read More
BILL 108 OPEN LETTER 31 May 2019 Honorable Minister Steven Clark Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 777 Bay Street, 17th Floor Toronto, ON M5G 2E5 Minister Clark, On behalf of the millions of Ontarians that we represent as municipal governments, housing advocates, and environmental leaders, we are writing to request that your government provide additional time to cons...... Click here to read this release
Last 60 Days
Forests Ontario holds 10th Community Tree Planting Event in Windsor
Published Thu, 9 May 2019 11:52:39 EST Read More
Enhance your urban greenspace by planting trees this spring WINDSOR, ON (May 9, 2019) - Join Forests Ontario for our tenth annual Community Tree Plant in Windsor! Planters of all experience levels are invited to join us in creating a greener and healthier future. Since 2008, Forests Ontarioâs Community Tree Plant has brought communities together for a free day of tree plant...... Click here to read this release
Plant with Forests Ontario at York Region’s Community Tree Planting Festival
Published Thu, 9 May 2019 11:48:40 EST Read More
Celebrate trees this spring by enhancing your local urban green space East Gwillimbury, ON (May 9, 2019) - Join Forests Ontario for a fun-filled day of tree planting at the York Region Community Tree Planting Festival! Planters of all experience levels are invited to help us in creating a greener and healthier future. Local VIPs have been invited to say a few words and Forests On...... Click here to read this release
PlasticActionCentre website is Canada’s First National Resource for Knowledge and Action on Plastic Waste
Published Mon, 6 May 2019 11:00:24 EST Read More
TORONTO, May 6, 2019 â Canada understands the consequences of plastic waste and is fully engaged like never before: governments at all levels are initiating new policies; organizations are improving business models; and individuals are eager to learn more. To fully e...... Click here to read this release
Forests Ontario Intends to Continue to Plant Trees and Speak for the Forest
Published Mon, 29 Apr 2019 10:32:52 EST Read More
(TORONTO, April 29, 2019) - Despite the recent Ontario government announcement to cut the 50 Million Tree program, Forests Ontario expects to find a way, with existing and new partners, to plant trees, educate Ontarians and speak for the forest and all forest users. Forests Ontario, Canadaâs largest tree planting charity, remains optimistic that now that the provincial government better under...... Click here to read this release
It’s Earth Day: 100 business leaders, scientists, academics, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists & environmental leaders from across Canada teamed up to send an urgent message to Canadians: Demand a thought out climate action plan from your politicians!
Published Mon, 22 Apr 2019 10:56:25 EST Read More
Over 100 past recipients of Canadaâs Clean50 Awards shared a message today in an open letter to all Canadians: - Climate change is real, and needs to be treated as the emergency it is, at every level of government - On a per-capita basis, Canadians are amongst the very worst GHG polluters in the world and worst in the G7. We cannot expect others to act when we do not. - Canadians need...... Click here to read this release
Updated events schedule for inaugural Toronto Blockchain Week, April 22-28
Published Mon, 22 Apr 2019 10:40:43 EST Read More
What: The first ever Toronto Blockchain Week (TBW) will host thousands of developers, companies, researchers, professional advisors, and investors across 45 events. TBW celebrates Torontoâs global importance in the blockchain industry and is an opportunity to profile projects, demonstrate cutting-edge technology and the enormous depth of...... Click here to read this release
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