Policy Update

The Coastal Restoration Funds Project

The Coastal Restoration Funds Project

AuthorMy name is Anna (she/her), and I am a white settler located on the lands of the Williams Treaty First Nations - the Alderville First Nations, Beausoleil First Nation, Chippewas of Georgina Island, Chippewas of Rama, Curve Lake First Nation, Hiawatha First...

Biomass in Nova Scotia: A Controversial Plan

Biomass in Nova Scotia: A Controversial Plan

Author Hi, my name is Holly and I am the author of this post. I want to state that I do not identify as an Indigenous person and I do not intend to speak on behalf of Indigenous communities. I am speaking from a position of privilege and power as a white-settler...

Government Formation in Canada: An Introduction

Government Formation in Canada: An Introduction

AuthorThis piece comes from the perspective of an Albertan and from a person who is not a member of an Indigenous community. I recognize the historical and contemporary adversity that Indigenous peoples face, particularly in regard to the Canadian justice system, and...

Separation of Powers in Canada: An Introduction

Separation of Powers in Canada: An Introduction

When we hear about climate policy, we are often presented with information seemingly rooting from a single unified body of government. In almost all countries, especially Canada, this is not the case. Canada is a federation, meaning that official powers are vested in...

The Power of Young Voters This Election

The Power of Young Voters This Election

Author Megan Bureau is an incoming freshman at Queen’s University and will be majoring in Global Development Studies. She is extremely passionate about global issues, particularly the Climate Crisis, and recently founded a youth led organization called Conservation...

Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)

Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)

The Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) came into effect in Canada on September 14th, 1999 (1). Purpose: to respect pollution prevention and the protection of the environment and human health in order to contribute to sustainable development (1). This...

Climate Change Accountability Act (Bill C-224)

Climate Change Accountability Act (Bill C-224)

Climate Change Accountability Act (Bill C-224) came into effect in Canada on June 15th, 2011 (1). Purpose: to ensure that Canada meets its global climate change obligations as per the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. This includes a long-term...

Species at Risk Act (SARA)

Species at Risk Act (SARA)

Species at Risk Act (SARA) came into effect in Canada on December 12th, 2002 (1). Purpose: to prevent wildlife species in Canada from becoming endangered or disappearing and to assist with the recovery of wildlife species that are endangered, threatened due to human...