Community Environment Days is one of many waste reduction programs and initiatives supporting the City’s Long-term Waste Management Strategy. This program helps reduce the amount of reusable or recyclable waste going to landfill and allows for safe disposal of household hazardous waste. Find upcoming events near you with the Community Environment Day Event Schedule.

As a part of TransformTO Net Zero Strategy, the City of Toronto and University of Toronto have co-developed a strategy to support broader youth engagement in climate action with Toronto’s youth leaders and community.   The project team co-designed a consultation process with youth-led organizations to understand how the City can best support existing youth […]

Fridays for Future is a movement that began in August 2018, after 15-year-old Greta Thunberg sat in front of the Swedish parliament every school day for three weeks, to protest against the lack of action on the climate crisis.

We are at a crossroads. Over the last year, climate marches and the XR Weeks of Rebellion have brought the climate crisis into a momentary spotlight. However...

This is Our Declaration of International Non-Violent Rebellion Against the World’s Governments for Criminal Inaction on the Ecological Crisis.

This is Our Declaration of International Non-Violent Rebellion Against the World’s Governments for Criminal Inaction on the Ecological Crisis.

Since 1984, Environmental Defence has been inspiring change by connecting people with environmental issues that affect their daily lives in their homes, workplaces and neighbourhoods. Mission: We are Canada's most effective environmental action organization. We challenge, and inspire change in government, business and people to ensure a greener, healthier and prosperous life for all.

Environmental Defence is a group of innovative and determined problem-solvers who are making a difference defending clean water, a safe climate and healthy communities.

The Canadian federal election is beset by more mis- and disinformation than ever before, and Canada's National Observer is fact-checking the claims, rumours and accusations swirling through the public information sphere. How can you separate fact from fiction? How can you tell when a claim sounds too good to be true? What are the issues most likely to attract bad information? That’s what we’re here for. Got a question? Email us at [email protected].