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This executive summary, published by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and For Our Kids, investigates the influence of the oil and gas industry on K–12 climate and environmental education in Canada. The authors argue that fossil fuel companies use 'petro-pedagogy' to obscure their role in driving climate change, normalize fossil fuel use, and delay climate action by filling government funding gaps in education.

This policy brief from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines why the costs of carbon capture and storage (CCS) remain high, particularly within Canada's oil and gas sector. It argues that high design complexity and the need for customization prevent the technology from achieving the cost reductions seen in renewable energy. While the brief suggests CCS may be necessary for hard-to-abate industrial sectors like cement, it concludes that CCS in oil and gas is an inefficient use of public funds compared to other mitigation strategies.

This synthesis report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) evaluates the adaptability of 15 mining sector policies in Manitoba and Saskatchewan to climate change using the Adaptive Design and Assessment Policy Tool (ADAPTool). The analysis focuses on four mining phases—exploring and siting, development, operations, and closure and remediation—against stressors such as increased drought, excessive moisture, and rising temperatures. The report assesses both 'planned adaptability' (support for anticipated adaptation actions) and 'autonomous adaptability' (the ability of policies to respond to unanticipated changes).

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) analyzes four proposed regulatory scenarios for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Canada's oil and gas sector. The authors evaluate the trade-offs between emission-intensity targets and price ceilings, concluding that a 40 per cent intensity standard with a two-tiered price ceiling offers a balanced approach to environmental performance and economic competitiveness.

This guide by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) provides instructions for individuals and organizations to report fossil fuel greenwashing in Canada. It details the processes for filing complaints with Advertising Standards Canada and the Competition Bureau of Canada, while offering tips for identifying deceptive environmental claims and reporting ads on digital platforms.