Reports
The Case for Deep Reductions: Canada's Role in Preventing Dangerous Climate Change
This joint report from the David Suzuki Foundation and the Pembina Institute shows Canada needs to go far beyond its Kyoto targets if it is to meaningfully address climate change. More »
Fostering a Sustainable Canada: Protecting our health, environment and economy
This 36-page document was presented to Canada's Standing Committee on Finance in November, 2004, and lays out 11 recommendations for the 2005 federal budget that will put Canada on a path to sustainability. More »
Smart Generation: Powering Ontario With Renewable Energy
Smart Generation shows how Ontario can immediately develop its abundant renewable sources of energy while creating a new focus on energy conservation and efficiency. In return, the province will get a more reliable electricity system, cleaner air, thousands of new jobs and the development of a vibrant industry. More »
The Coastal Temperate Rainforests of Canada: The need for Ecosystem-Based Management
Recently completed land use planning processes have recommended improving forest management practices to more environmentally responsible methods defined as Ecosystem Based Management (EBM). To determine how current logging practices compare to EBM, the David Suzuki Foundation conducted an audit of recently approved logging plans across four forest districts. More »
Running on Empty: Shifting to a Sustainable Energy Plan for BC
This report from the David Suzuki Foundation and the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives warns that British Columbia will face an energy crunch if it doesn't make sweeping changes to the sector with a new focus on energy security, renewable energy and conservation. More »
Planning for the Next Generation: Ten Principles for Climate Protection & Innovation
This paper looks at how Canada can twin its innovation and climate protection agendas. It also explores the challenges and opportunities with Canada's Kyoto implementation plan. More »
Oil and Gas in British Columbia: 10 Steps to Responsible Development
This report concentrates on the impacts of land-based oil and gas development, rather than offshore impacts, and presents a ten-point mitigation plan. More »
Sustainability within a generation: a new vision for Canada
This report outlines how Canada can become a world leader in sustainability by the year 2030. It shows how a long-term national plan with clear targets and timelines would generate less pollution and waste and improve the quality of life for all Canadians. More »
A Vanishing Heritage: The Loss of Ancient Red Cedar from Canada's Rainforests
This report revealed that in twenty forest management areas on the B.C. coast, a much greater amount of red cedar is being logged than its proportion within the forest inventory. This report examines the extent to which red cedar is being logged on the B.C. coast, and looks at what will happen if current practices continue. More »
Seas of Change: Ten Recommendations for Sustainable Fisheries on the B.C. Coast
Seas of Change outlines the top ten changes necessary for sustainable fisheries and ecosystems on the British Columbia coast. Among other things, the report outlines the need for precautionary management, ecosystem-based management and full participation of communities surrounding fisheries in management decisions. More »
Possible Factors Contributing to the Low Productivity of the 2000 Brood Year Pink Salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) in the Broughton Archipelago, B.C. Canada
Pink salmon that migrate through the Broughton Archipelago of British Columbia, both as adults and juveniles, had a very poor return in 2002. The objective of this report is to review the possible factors contributing to the low productivity of the 2000 brood year pink salmon. More »
Giving Credit Where Credit is Due: Canada, Kyoto and Developing Countries
This 12-page background paper from the David Suzuki Foundation, World Wildlife Fund Canada and Greenpeace Canada was published in November 2003. The paper urges Canada to support effective rules under the Kyoto Protocol for forestry projects in developing countries. More »
