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This executive summary, published by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) and For Our Kids in February 2025, outlines recommendations to remove the influence of the oil and gas industry from K–12 climate-related education in Canada. The authors argue that a conflict of interest exists when the industry driving the climate crisis influences how children learn about the environment, and they call for the establishment of climate education as a public good funded and managed by government bodies rather than third-party corporate interests.

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 briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) argues that Canada continues to provide billions in public funds to the fossil fuel industry despite pledges to phase out subsidies. The document outlines five priority areas for reform—tax credits, the Trans Mountain Pipeline, carbon capture and storage, LNG infrastructure, and low-carbon funds—and calls for a comprehensive, transparent inventory of all financial supports to ensure Canada meets its international commitments as the 2025 G7 president.

A letter from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) and numerous medical professionals urging the Vancouver City Council to reverse its decision to allow natural gas heating in new buildings, citing severe public health risks and climate impacts.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) provided testimony to the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources on November 21, 2024, arguing that the oil and gas industry is a primary driver of Canada's greatest public health challenge. CAPE advocates for a moratorium on oil and gas development, asserting that industry-led technological solutions are insufficient and that a rapid transition to clean energy is necessary to protect human health and uphold Indigenous rights.

This briefing from the International Institute for Sustainable Development argues that Canada cannot receive climate credits under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement for exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG), asserting that such exports do not reliably reduce global emissions and that buyers would not provide credits for free.

This policy brief from the International Institute for Sustainable Development evaluates Canada's proposed greenhouse gas emissions cap for the oil and gas sector, arguing that while the cap is necessary, certain 'compliance flexibilities' could weaken its effectiveness.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) evaluates the proposal that Canada should receive climate credits under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement for exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG). The author argues that such credits are likely impossible to obtain and environmentally unsound, as they would struggle to meet the 'additionality' requirement—proving that LNG exports directly caused a reduction in coal use abroad. The brief concludes that the only feasible path to such credits would involve costly subsidies and technology transfers that would contradict Canada's own climate policies and lock in fossil fuel infrastructure.

A statement by Sabrina Bowman, Interim Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE), outlining the organization's commitment to reconciliation and its efforts to address the legacy of residential schools through environmental and health justice.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) and 35 partner organizations issued a statement calling for the elimination of fossil fuel sponsorship and advertising in British Columbia's municipal politics, specifically targeting the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) argues that expanding liquefied natural gas (LNG) production in Canada poses excessive economic and environmental risks. The document asserts that new facilities will undermine Canada's climate commitments, face a global supply glut by the end of the decade, and struggle to compete with lower-cost producers like Qatar and the United States, potentially leading to stranded assets and taxpayer losses.

This policy brief by RMI outlines how U.S. states can utilize Low-Carbon Fuel Standards (LCFS) to incentivize the adoption of clean hydrogen and hydrogen-derived fuels, particularly for hard-to-abate sectors like aviation, maritime shipping, and long-haul trucking. It analyzes existing programs in California, Oregon, and Washington to provide four key lessons for future state policies to ensure clean hydrogen is directed toward high-priority uses rather than sectors where electrification is more efficient.

This fact sheet from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) explains the nature of natural gas and hydraulic fracturing (fracking), detailing its environmental impacts and health risks, with a specific focus on British Columbia.

This fact sheet from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) BC Committee outlines the environmental and health risks associated with hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and natural gas production, specifically focusing on the expansion of the industry in British Columbia.

This report, commissioned by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and authored by the Delphi Group, analyzes the economic contributions and growth potential of the natural infrastructure sector in the Canadian Prairies (Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba). It quantifies current jobs and GDP and models future growth based on different public investment scenarios to strengthen the business case for nature-based water solutions.

This guide explains California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), a market-based regulation designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in the transportation sector by capping the carbon intensity of fuels.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the process of mine relinquishment—the legal transfer of responsibility for a closed mine site from the operator to a government or new landowner. It identifies a global gap in clear relinquishment policies and proposes a six-step framework to help governments manage residual risks and ensure sustainable post-mining land use.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides a framework for governments to implement the 'restitution' of closed mine sites. Restitution is defined as the legal transfer of responsibility from the mine operator to a subsequent landowner after closure activities are completed and approved. The document identifies systemic gaps in global policies, where sites often remain indefinitely with operators or are transferred without adequate funding for long-term monitoring. It proposes a six-step policy process: requiring comprehensive closure plans, conducting independent inspections, establishing residual risk management plans, creating funding mechanisms, executing legal transfers, and implementing long-term monitoring.

This report by Energy Innovation argues that while zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) trucks have significant potential for greenhouse gas reductions and public health improvements, current adoption rates are insufficient to meet climate goals without more ambitious policy interventions.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) report details the 2023 activities of its Preventing Toxic Exposures Program, focusing on legislative advocacy, public awareness, and partnerships to reduce chemical pollution and address environmental racism in Canada.