Ecojustice Canada

Stepping into 2025, uncertainty lies ahead, and yet Ecojustice remains unwavering in its fight to protect our planet and ensure environmental justice for all. With new challenges on the horizon, we stand ready to advocate for communities, defend biodiversity, and tackle the climate crisis. Together, we can turn obstacles into opportunities for a greener, fairer future. Join us in shaping a sustainable tomorrow - become an Ecojustice insider today by visiting our website! 🌍 #Ecojustice2025 #EnvironmentalJustice Join here: https://hubs.ly/Q031JF1h0

Our lawyers secured a critical win for the Spotted Owl and other at-risk species. In 2023, federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault determined the Spotted Owl faced imminent threats due to logging throughout its critical habitat in BC. But he waited eight months to take action. Ecojustice Lawyers argued this delay was unlawful under the federal Species at Risk Act, which requires urgent action to protect at-risk species. In June, the federal court agreed - ruling that the Minister’s delay was unlawful. This decision ensures that the Ministers responsible for species at risk must recommend an emergency order to Cabinet within a timeline that reflects the severity of the threat. Our critical work is 100% donor-funded. We need your support to continue fighting for at-risk species like the Spotted Owl. Donate today to help fund more legal victories. https://hubs.ly/Q030dZxM0

🌊 Southern Resident Killer Whales are at a tipping point. 25 years of being listed as endangered, yet no recovery. Habitat degradation, declining Chinook salmon, and chemical pollution persist. 🐋 It’s time for bold action—rethinking fisheries, reducing noise, and addressing contamination. These whales' survival is about more than science; it’s about ethics and our shared future. 💔 Read our client Raincoast Conservation Foundation's most recent op-ed today. https://hubs.ly/Q0316wTM0 📨 Sign the petition: https://hubs.ly/Q0316wWD0

Earlier this year, the National Strategy on Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice Act (Environmental Justice Strategy Act) passed the Senate’s third reading vote, with Royal Assent expected and representing that final step in the legislative process. Environmental racism refers to the disproportionate siting of polluting industries and other environmental hazards in Indigenous, Black, and other racialized communities, and uneven access to nature and environmental benefits The Environmental Justice Strategy Act (Bill C-226) will require the government to examine the link between racialization, socio-economic status, and environmental risk, and then develop Canada’s first national strategy on environmental racism and environmental justice. The passing of this Bill marks a historic milestone in our fight for environmental justice in Canada. Let’s continue to push for a healthier, more equitable future for all Canadians! Stay informed about environmental legislation sign up for our monthly e-newsletter. https://hubs.ly/Q0302-wh0

With only hours left in 2024, your support can make a vital impact in 2025! Did you know? ✔️Ecojustice is Canada’s largest environmental law charity. ✔️Ecojustice is 100% donor powered. ✔️Ecojustice lawyers represent people at every level of court - free of charge. Your gift today is an investment in a healthier, more just future for us all. But time is running out and this is your last opportunity to make an online donation and receive a 2024 tax receipt. https://hubs.ly/Q02_R-H70

This year the federal ministers of environment and health agreed to assess whether naphthenic acids, a dangerous component in tar sands tailings ponds, are toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). This positive decision came in response to a formal request submitted by environmental groups, including Ecojustice and Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, to assess the harms caused by toxic naphthenic acids, given their known environmental and health impacts. In 2025 we will continue to fight for healthy communities. Dive into our latest blog on the dangers of pesticide overuse. ⬇️ https://hubs.ly/Q02_QvLW0

The Aamjiwnaang First Nation has endured more than a century of environmental racism. Industrial pollution in the area, known sometimes as Chemical Valley, has made their community one of Canada’s most polluted. Aamjiwnaang faces an unacceptable risk to community health, including increased respiratory illnesses, cancer, and impacts on mental and cultural well-being from surrounding industrial facilities that emit high levels of toxic chemicals like benzene and sulphur dioxide (SO2). The toxic pollution harms the air, land, and water, essential to Aamjiwnaang’s cultural practices, law, and way of life. Act for environmental justice in Aamjiwnaang! Add your voice now 📢 https://hubs.ly/Q02_GkNR0

Together we helped secure a recovery strategy and action plan for the Redside Dace. After delays totaling more than 15 years, Environment and Climate Change Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada issued the finalized Recovery Strategy and Action Plan for the endangered Redside Dace this past fall. The specific content of the Recovery Strategy contains encouraging news for the future of the Redside Dace. It requires the government to make an order under the Species at Risk Act prohibiting destruction of the species’ critical habitat. You can help protect other animals like the Redside Dace. Join us in demanding a strong nature law that respects Indigenous rights and protects animals, plants, and their habitats before they're endangered. ✍️ https://hubs.ly/Q02_Cy8b0

This fall the Ontario Court of Appeal sided with the seven young people Ecojustice has backed in a historic climate lawsuit against the Ontario government. The Court’s ruling confirmed that Ontario’s weak climate target risks the lives and well-being of Ontarians. The ruling is not yet the end of the road for this lawsuit. The Ontario government has filed an application for leave to appeal the Mathur et. al case to the Supreme Court of Canada, setting the stage for a monumental hearing at Canada’s highest court. The seven young people at the heart of our landmark climate case have a message for the Ontario government: they are ready to keep fighting! Dive into this inspiring case ⬇️ https://hubs.ly/Q02_XgjQ0

It’s been another record-breaking year for Canada, too often for the wrong reasons, such as how the country is on track to have the warmest year on record. This year saw politicians and polluters play roulette with our planet. Many of us experienced firsthand the human cost of climate chaos when extreme weather events, like the devastating Jasper wildfire, impacted communities across Canada. And while there is much to do in the year ahead, it is important to remember that 2024 saw its share of success and progress too. Celebrating these wins is crucial. This is one way to prevent burnout and hold onto hope — even as hard times test our resolve. Something that brings the team at Ecojustice hope is each one of you. We are so grateful to the Ecojustice community — our clients, colleagues, collaborators, donors, supporters — for fighting alongside us. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be sharing a selection of environmental wins that we have achieved together in 2024. https://hubs.ly/Q02_6SZD0