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Bill C‐38: What you need to know
Canada's Finance Minister, Jim Flaherty, Introduced Bill C-38 on March 29, 2012, ostensibly to implement measures announced in Budget 2012. In reality, amendments to environmental laws account for about half of the 452‐page bill. These amendments will weaken Canada's capacity for environmental governance, threatening our land, climate and water.... More »
Declaration of Interdependence (Multilingual)
The Declaration of Interdependence, written for the 1992 UN Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, expresses our values as an organization. Since then it has inspired people around the world to live lighter on the Earth. To honour that universal appeal, we're proud to offer the Declaration in multiple languages. More »
Sustainable shopper's guide to cleaners
Did you know that toxic chemicals found in some laundry detergents can induce asthma? Or that cleaning your bathtub may be exposing you to cancer-causing substances? Even your dish soap may be doing damage — harming the fish and aquatic life near your home. Find out how to avoid toxic... More »
End food waste
Sharpen your food storage skills and start saving money! The Queen of Green's tips and handy chart will help you cut down on the amount of food you throw away.... More »
Skill Swap auction sheet
What if Janet in accounts payable was also a whiz at bike tune-ups? Supposing graphic designer Eric could bake a killer lemon meringue pie? Your colleagues are so much more than their job titles. An office skill swap will not only build community, you'll benefit from each other's skills, save... More »
Make your own candles
Burning candles made of synthetic materials may emit small amounts of toxins in to the air. Instead of using candles made of paraffin — a by-product of petroleum refining — you can make your own! More »
Drunken garlic prawns
Prepare delicious drunken garlic prawns in just 10 minutes using trap-caught spot prawns from the Canadian Pacific. More »
Mushroom & miso cod
This fast mid-week meal can be prepared in just 20 minutes. More »
No ordinary tuna melt
Give your sandwich an open-face lift with some soft French cheese and fresh herbs. More »
Wild salmon spinach salad
Enjoy seafood sustainably with this wild salmon spinach salad recipe. Great for a hot summer day. More »
Marinated sardines
Enjoy this recipe from the second-place winner of the For the Love of Fish competition Andrea Leung (Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver). More »
Dungeness crab cakes
Always a hit, you can't go wrong with crab cakes! Simple and can be easily dressed up or down according to your meal needs. More »
