Tag: policy
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Ontario’s Political Party Positions on Electric Vehicles
In November, both the Liberal and Conservative parties in Ontario announced their visions for the future of electric vehicles in the province. These announcements came months after the New Democratic Party’s (NDP) plan was revealed. This article discusses these announcements and the various political positions held surrounding EVs in the province. Background Before delving into…
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Environmental Assessment & Indigenous Consultation
Continuing our content for Indigenous History Month, this article examines how environmental assessment historically and continually lacks involvement from Indigenous communities. Written by: Thomas Tinmouth In 1962 Rachel Carson published arguably the single most influential book for the modern environmental movement. The book was called Silent Springs and examined the effects of synthetic pesticides on…
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Endangered Species in Canada: The Federal Government
This article is a follow-up to An Introduction to Endangered Species in Canada and focuses on how the federal government is legally required to protect endangered species including commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The next article in this series will focus on federal programs and initiatives working to help us meet the SDGs.…
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Equity and Sustainability: Examining Local and Global Issues
This article explores why equity is key in fighting the climate crisis and examines inequities in the local and global fields of sustainability. Written by: Thomas Tinmouth The issues brought on by a changing climate are not just scary thoughts for some countries, but rather alarming facts for all people on earth. An unfortunate truth…
The Sustainable Switch 