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This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the lack of transparency in reporting tax subsidies for fossil fuels in Canada. It argues that current reporting is incomplete and advocates for the adoption of international best practices, specifically the WTO definition of subsidies and the UN's SDG methodology, to accurately quantify foregone government revenue.

This report describes the efforts of the Poplar River First Nation (PRFN) to implement Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) to support the conservation of its traditional territory and develop a sustainable forest-based economy.

This report describes the International Institute for Sustainable Development's (IISD) work in the Lake Winnipeg watershed to harvest sustainable wetland biomass, such as cattails, to reduce nutrient loading, improve habitats, and generate carbon offsets through the circular bioeconomy.

Beardy’s and Okemasis’ Cree Nation in Saskatchewan utilized the Pathways to Climate Change Resilience Guidebook to develop a climate adaptation plan following severe flooding in 2005, 2007, and 2011. By integrating Traditional Knowledge and partnering with entities like the University of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Research Council, the community identified risks—including extreme heat and precipitation variability—and implemented infrastructure improvements such as expanded drainage systems and water quality research.

This guide, published by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, details greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Canada by sector and region. It outlines national commitments under the Paris Agreement, the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, and provides a detailed breakdown of emissions trends and per capita data for each province and territory as of 2016.

This guide, published by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, provides health care professionals with strategies to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of health care facilities (HCFs) and increase their resilience to climate-related disruptions. It details the environmental impact of the Canadian health sector, offers frameworks for vulnerability and resiliency assessments, and suggests specific mitigation measures across energy use, procurement, transportation, and food systems.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) submitted a statement to the City of Edmonton on February 10, 2019, urging the city to strengthen its Integrated Pest Management (IPM) policy. CAPE argues that the current policy fails to adequately address human health risks, particularly for children, and recommends a formal policy to eliminate the routine use of toxic pesticides in city-managed spaces and the enactment of a bylaw to restrict non-essential pesticide use on residential and private properties.

This report summarizes a 2018 forum on advancing natural infrastructure (NI) in Canada. It highlights the economic value of NI in mitigating climate risks, such as flooding, and identifies critical barriers to its implementation, including restrictive public sector accounting standards and funding gaps in federal programs like the ICIP and DMAF. The report recommends adopting natural asset accounting, utilizing green and resilience bonds, and creating dedicated federal NI funding to complement traditional grey infrastructure.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) submitted a briefing to the City of Calgary in December 2018, arguing that the city's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan is insufficient to protect public health. CAPE recommends that the City of Calgary eliminate the routine use of toxic pesticides in city-managed spaces and enact a municipal bylaw restricting non-essential pesticide use on residential and private lawns.

This report by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) examines how six Canadian municipalities manage weed control under cosmetic pesticide bans. It finds that cities can maintain acceptable green space standards without toxic pesticides by shifting resources toward cultural turf maintenance, mechanical control, and strategic prioritization of high-visibility areas, all while keeping budgets stable and maintaining public support.

A letter from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) to the City of Edmonton Audit Committee endorsing the update of the city's Integrated Pest Management policy and requesting the inclusion of health evidence and health-related groups in the review process.

This executive summary, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in June 2017, synthesizes existing studies to estimate the economic and health costs of pollution in Canada. It highlights that while some pollutants like urban smog are well-documented, significant data gaps exist for others, such as persistent organic pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions, meaning the total annual costs likely reach tens of billions of dollars.

This briefing by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) outlines the regulatory landscape of cosmetic pesticide bans in Canada, comparing provincial and municipal approaches. It evaluates the effectiveness of 'white lists' versus 'black lists', examines the impact of specific bans through various studies, and provides a set of best practices for implementing effective prohibitions to protect human health and the environment.

This report by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) analyzes provincial policies and municipal bylaws regarding the cosmetic use of pesticides in Canada. It evaluates the structure, implementation, and efficacy of these regulations, identifying best practices for protecting public health and the environment while critiquing weaknesses such as broad exceptions for golf courses and the lack of indoor pesticide regulation.

This fact sheet details the negative impacts of neonicotinoid pesticides on honeybees and biodiversity, highlighting significant colony losses in Canada, particularly in Ontario and Quebec. It cites scientific reviews linking these chemicals to arthropod toxicity and potential human health risks, while noting that their agricultural benefits are often negligible. The document warns that the loss of pollinators could lead to substantial decreases in global fruit and vegetable production and increased mortality from nutritional deficiencies.

A letter from the David Suzuki Foundation, Équiterre, the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE), and Environmental Defence to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) criticizing the lack of rigour and limited scope of the special review of atrazine (REV2015-11).

A statement from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) to the City of Calgary advocating for the regulation of cosmetic pesticides on both City-owned and private lands, citing significant health risks and the effectiveness of existing provincial and municipal bans in Canada.

This report details a 2009 survey of cattail biomass and nutrient levels in the Netley-Libau Marsh to understand its role in reducing nutrient loading into Lake Winnipeg. It finds that phosphorus levels in the marsh significantly exceed provincial guidelines and estimates the potential for increased nutrient storage through plant restoration.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development reviews Canadian greenhouse gas (GHG) policy in 2013, noting a significant decline in federal political will and a corresponding shift toward provincial leadership and inter-provincial cooperation.

Scott Vaughan's 2013 remarks to the Canadian-American Business Council discuss the convergence of climate regulatory approaches between Canada and the U.S., the economic implications of various oil and gas emission targets in Canada, and the challenges Canada faces in meeting its 2020 emissions reduction target.