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This case study by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the role of consultation and engagement within Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) for large-scale mining. It provides a framework for integrating stakeholder dialogue across the mine life cycle—from exploration to closure—and highlights specific legal mechanisms such as grievance processes, participatory monitoring, and the pursuit of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) for Indigenous Peoples. The document includes case studies from British Columbia, Canada, and Peru to illustrate the practical application of these frameworks.

A group of environmental and health organizations, including Ecojustice and the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, is requesting that the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) suspend all glyphosate product registration renewals scheduled for the end of 2022. The organizations argue that the PMRA's 2017 re-evaluation is outdated and fails to account for new scientific evidence regarding carcinogenicity, microbiome disruption, neurotoxicity, and environmental harm.

A letter from the BC branch of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment to the President of the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), criticizing the organization for accepting sponsorships from fossil fuel industry entities.

This report provides a baseline gendered analysis of employment and skills within Canada's large-scale mining sector. It examines the underrepresentation of women, gender pay gaps, and systemic barriers such as discrimination and harassment, while offering policy recommendations to increase the representation and retention of women in the industry.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development and Équiterre proposes a four-part framework for the Canadian government to identify and phase out 'inefficient fossil fuel subsidies' to align with climate commitments and the Paris Agreement.

This briefing by the International Institute for Sustainable Development and Équiterre proposes a four-criteria framework to identify and eliminate 'inefficient' fossil fuel subsidies in Canada, arguing that current efforts are fragmented and lack a clear definition of inefficiency.

A letter from health organizations representing over 700,000 Canadian health professionals urging the federal government to implement restrictions on fossil fuel advertising and marketing to address a public health crisis.

This report by the Electrifying Canada task force outlines the necessity and pathways for electrifying medium- and heavy-duty vehicle (MHDV) fleets in Canada to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. It identifies key barriers—such as vehicle supply, charging infrastructure, and financing—and proposes four catalysts to accelerate adoption: near-term corporate planning, proactive utility alignment, government ZEV mandates, and innovative public-private financing.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), on behalf of the 'Électrifier le Canada' working group, outlines strategies to accelerate the electrification of medium- and heavy-duty vehicle (MHDV) fleets in Canada to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

This report by the Electrifying Canada task force outlines the requirements and barriers to scaling up Canada's clean electricity system to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. It argues that current utility planning is insufficient to meet the projected demand growth and proposes five catalysts—including regulatory mandates and private investment—to accelerate the transition.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), on behalf of the 'Electrifying Canada' private sector task force, outlines the requirements and obstacles for scaling up clean electricity production in Canada to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. It argues that current utility planning is insufficient to meet the projected demand and proposes five catalysts—specifically focusing on regulatory mandates, proactive planning, and private investment—to accelerate the transition.

Indigenous Peoples steward 80% of the world's remaining biodiversity on 20% of Earth's land, yet they face ongoing marginalization in international environmental negotiations. While instruments like UNDRIP and the Nagoya Protocol have advanced the recognition of their rights to self-determination and free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC), the document argues that Western scientific and political worldviews continue to dominate processes in the UNFCCC and IPBES. The brief calls for a shift from tokenistic inclusion to genuine leadership by Indigenous Peoples to ensure a sustainable future.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics discusses the findings of the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), specifically the Working Group II (WGII) report on impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability. It outlines the severe effects of human-induced climate change on ecosystems and humans, the increasing frequency of extreme weather, the disproportionate impact on marginalised populations, and the critical need for transformative adaptation and mitigation to avoid catastrophic economic and social costs.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development analyzes fossil fuel subsidies in four Canadian provinces—Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland and Labrador—highlighting how these subsidies undermine climate targets and divert public funds.

This case study by the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) examines the conversion of abandoned mine sites (brownfields) into renewable energy generating spaces (brightfields), specifically focusing on solar and wind projects in Canada and Germany.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development argues that the Canadian federal government should adopt a whole-of-government approach to climate change to improve performance through cross-departmental collaboration and integrated policy-making.

This case study examines mine waste governance and leadership in Ghana and the Province of British Columbia, Canada, highlighting how different economic sizes and mining histories can both implement best practices to mitigate environmental and social risks.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) outlines five key lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic to guide government action on climate change and environmental health. The statement advocates for a shift from risk management to hazard prevention, the application of the precautionary principle in legislation, and an emergency-level response to the climate crisis to protect human health.

A statement from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE/ACME) addressing systemic racism, colonialism, and Islamophobia in Canada, specifically reflecting on the discovery of unmarked graves at a residential school in Kamloops and a hate crime in London, Ontario.

This research paper analyzes the spatial politics of three contested fossil fuel projects in Canada, demonstrating how proponents and opponents strategically manipulate the framing of 'scale' and 'space' to influence perceptions of benefits and impacts.