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• Canadians invited to take the SeaChoice Sustainable Seafood Challenge this Oceans Day

  June 8, 2009

  VANCOUVER — As people around the world celebrate World Oceans Day, SeaChoice, Canada's national sustainable seafood program, is challenging businesses, governments and consumers to take tangible steps over the next... More »

• Watchdog's report shows federal government neglecting environmental protection

  May 12, 2009

  VANCOUVER — A report released today by the federal environment commissioner shows the government is letting Canadians down and ignoring the law, according to the David Suzuki Foundation. The report... More »

• Moving beyond the carbon tax in B.C.'s election

  May 6, 2009

  Other environmental issues deserve our attention too B.C. VOTERS can take heart that the environment is a key issue in this election. That all three major parties have made the... More »

• Species at Risk Act only working for the Banff Springs snail

  April 30, 2009

  Conservationists' report card gives feds failing grade in species protection OTTAWA, ON — When it comes to saving Canada's most vulnerable plants and animals from extinction, a new report card... More »

• Sushi lovers can have their fish — and save them too!

  April 20, 2009

  SeaChoice launches Canada's first sustainable sushi guide VANCOUVER and HALIFAX — Canada's first sustainable sushi guide helps consumers protect threatened marine species while satisfying their cravings for delicious sushi. Developed... More »

• Survival of a Canadian icon seriously threatened by industry

  April 9, 2009

  New federal study on caribou recommends habitat needed for survival OTTAWA — The federal government today released a ground-breaking science report that provides recommendations on the habitat needed for boreal... More »

• Toronto Maple Leafs and Air Canada Centre Go Green

  April 8, 2009

  Partner with the David Suzuki Foundation to promote awareness of environmental issues As part of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment's (MLSE) ongoing commitment to the environment and sustainability, the Toronto... More »

• Global Warming Accountability Bill One Step Closer to Law

  April 2, 2009

  The Climate Change Accountability Act (Bill C-311) cleared an important hurdle yesterday in the House of Commons and is now one step closer to becoming law. "The David Suzuki Foundation... More »

• Proposed ban on toxic flame retardant in electronics will protect Canadians and environment

  April 1, 2009

  Move by government to control DecaBDE welcomed by environmental groups Toronto — Canada's move to follow the European Union in phasing out highly toxic chemicals used as flame retardants in... More »

• Historic forum paves way for improving ocean management and conservation on B.C. coast

  April 1, 2009

  VANCOUVER — Delegates to one of the largest ocean management planning events in Canadian history are sending a clear message to the federal government that it's time to take action... More »