Press Release by the David Suzuki Foundation, Dec 9, 2015 Today, Toronto, Ontario became the 100th community to pass a Blue Dot municipal environmental rights declaration — a significant step towards ensuring that all levels of government recognize your right to breathe fresh air, drink clean water, eat safe food and have a say in … Continue reading 100 municipal declarations for the right to a healthy environment passed!
By Elaine MacDonald, Kaitlyn Mitchell and Margot Venton, Ecojustice staff For years we have asked ourselves what Canada needs to better protect its residents and the environment. Over and over, we arrived at the same answer: Charter recognition of our right to a healthy environment. It’s a big, audacious idea, sure. But we believe it … Continue reading Ecojustice: Why we’re standing up for Canada’s right to a healthy environment
ONE THING IS ESSENTIAL TO ENSHRINING ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS AT EVERY LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT. It’s you. Together with David Suzuki, you and your friends and neighbours can take action to protect the people and places we all love. History shows that the greatest changes start with simple acts of local leadership. By participating you will: join … Continue reading Take the next step: volunteer for the right to a healthy environment
Using the law to protect Canada’s environment By Devon Page, Executive Director, reposted from the Huffington Post, Oct 13, 2014 Canada’s environmental framework is broken. But a Charter right that protects each and every Canadian’s right to a healthy environment could start to repair the damage. Ecojustice has partnered with the David Suzuki Foundation … Continue reading Canada’s Right to a Healthy Environment Must Be Part of the Charter
by JENNIFER KALNINS TEMPLE, reposted from Environmental Law and Litigation, Aug 22, 2014 On June 17, 2014, several environmental groups in New Brunswick circulated for comment a draft environmental bill of rights for children. Called “A Bill of Rights to Protect Children’s Health from Environmental Hazards,” it is the first of its kind in Canada. If passed, … Continue reading Should Children Have a Right to a Healthy Environment?
Join 25,000 Canadians standing for our right to a healthy environment More than 110 nations recognize the fundamental human right to a healthy environment, but not Canada. It’s time for that to change. Join over 25,000 Canadians calling for the recognition of our right to breathe clean air, drink clean water and eat healthy food. … Continue reading Join 25,000 Canadians standing for our right to a healthy environment
by Ron Hart If we want to restore democracy and fundamental justice in Canada, a first priority must be the defeat of the Harper government in 2015. The effort to establish the right to a healthy environment in Canada has to start with the defeat of corporatism in Canada. That means the defeat of the … Continue reading The Right to a Healthy Environment Starts with Defeating Corporatism