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Ahead of the Montreal Biodiversity summit, new Greenpeace Canada report calls for strong nature protection legislation
Hosting this global event comes with a responsibility to show leadership, so it’s time for Minister Guilbeault to go beyond nice words and declarations, and step up his actions. That means prioritizing people’s right to a healthy environment over corporate interests.
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Montreal-bound biodiversity COP must recognize the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in protecting nature
The intersessional meeting that started in Nairobi today represents a crucial last step before the CBD summit takes place in Montreal at the end of the year. Canada is starting a major new leadership role as it will host the final rounds of negotiations.
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Reaction to Federal Single-Use Plastic Ban Regulations
Today, the federal government announced the Single-Use Plastics Prohibition regulations, which bans the import and manufacture of certain versions of six single-use plastics by the end of this year.
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World Refill Day: Will Government and Big Brands Finally Answer the Movement’s Calls?
It’s World Refill Day — a global campaign to prevent plastic pollution and help people live with less waste.
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Note of condolence on the murder of Bruno Pereira and Dom Phillips
he deaths of Bruno and Dom are not an accident, but a direct result of the agenda of President Jair Bolsonaro for the Amazon, which opens the way for predatory activities and crimes to be reproduced in broad daylight.
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Statement on the disappearance of Bruno Araújo Pereira and Dom Phillips
On Monday, 6th of June 2022, Brazilian Indigenista Bruno Araújo Pereira and British journalist Dom Phillips, a contributor to The Guardian, were reported missing in the Javari Valley region.
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Greenpeace launches petition in support of Inuit hunters, calls on government to reject Baffinland mine expansion
Today Greenpeace Canada launched a new email petition targeting federal Minister of Northern Affairs Dan Vandal, calling on him to reject the proposed expansion of the Baffinland iron mine
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Greenpeace’s reaction to the federal government’s announcement of a greenhouse gas offset system
The government’s decision to double down on carbon offsets is a major step backwards for Canada’s climate ambitions.
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Why protecting the ocean means protecting people
When you read the phrase ‘ocean conservation’ what images come up in your mind? A mighty blue whale? Cute penguins from our recent Antarctica trip? Maybe some fish swimming in…
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Support Anishnabe-led Research project to protect the moose, food sovereignty and to bring their communities together
The climate crisis is upon us. More and more of us are feeling the impacts; even moose. This iconic species that grace the Canadian wilderness is suffering from the disease,…
