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• David Suzuki Foundation supports halibut closure

  August 25, 2011

  VANCOUVER — The David Suzuki Foundation commends the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada for its difficult decision to close the West Coast recreational halibut fishery early. The DFO announced... More »

• Conservation groups offer conditional support for MSC certification of B.C. pink salmon fisheries

  July 28, 2011

  Industry and government must improve monitoring and protection More »

• Is natural gas a climate change solution for Canada?

  July 14, 2011

  New report finds numerous problems with push to expand natural gas production OTTAWA — Some common government and industry assumptions about the role of natural gas in combating climate change... More »

• Cosmetic companies should disclose "secret ingredients"

  June 14, 2011

  Lack of information on what is in parfum stinks OTTAWA — Canadians shouldn't need a doctor's note to find out what chemicals are inside their personal care products. But that's... More »

• Overwaitea Food Group stores roll out sustainable sushi options

  June 1, 2011

  Vancouver, BC — Starting today, the Overwaitea Food Group (OFG) takes another major step forward in its commitment to provide customers with ocean-friendly seafood by offering locally produced, sustainably sourced... More »

• David Suzuki Foundation applauds B.C. NDP for introducing strong law to save imperiled species

  June 1, 2011

  VANCOUVER — The David Suzuki Foundation welcomes the introduction of a new bill in the British Columbia legislature today to protect and recover the province's threatened and endangered wildlife, including... More »

• Environmental groups claim victory for municipal, provincial pesticide bans

  May 30, 2011

  Dow AgroSciences backs away from NAFTA claim without compensation Environmental groups are claiming an important victory for the right of municipalities and provinces to ban dangerous pesticides as Dow AgroSciences... More »

• Program offers benefits that other energy retrofit financing options don't

  May 24, 2011

  An innovative financing mechanism that could help make homes in Ontario more energy efficient comes out on top compared to other financing options, according to a report prepared for the... More »

• Canadian boreal forest agreement celebrates first anniversary

  May 18, 2011

  Progress with more work to be done Environmental groups and forest products companies that signed the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement (CBFA) say significant strides have been made in the past... More »

• Ontario and Nova Scotia lead the way on pesticide bans

  May 17, 2011

  Report compares provincial policies and identifies best models Montreal — Some of the safest lawns and gardens in the country can be found in Ontario and Nova Scotia, thanks to... More »