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A statement from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment addressed to the Minister of Industry of Canada, requesting a review of the Competition Bureau's decision to discontinue an inquiry into deceptive marketing by the Canadian Gas Association (CGA).

This briefing from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) outlines the public health risks and economic costs associated with natural gas and diesel power generation, specifically targeting the government of New Brunswick to discourage the construction of new gas infrastructure, such as the proposed RIGS gas plant.

A statement from health-focused organizations, including the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, urging the Saskatchewan government to reverse its decision to extend coal-fired electricity generation beyond 2030 and instead invest in renewable energy to protect public health.

A joint letter from 54 organizations, including the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, urges the Canadian and British Columbia governments to address health and environmental risks associated with LNG development, specifically citing emissions violations at the LNG Canada facility in Kitimat.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment – New Brunswick (CAPE NB) urges the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick to support Bill 23, An Act Respecting the Right to a Healthy Environment, during its second reading on March 26, 2026.

A joint statement by environmental and Indigenous organizations criticizing the Government of Alberta's $46 million allocation for tar sands tailings remediation, arguing the funding is insufficient to address massive toxic liabilities and that industry water use is increasing despite government claims of efficiency.

A briefing note by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) calling for a moratorium on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) and hydraulic fracturing (fracking) projects in British Columbia until a comprehensive, independent health impact assessment is conducted.

A letter from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment – Nova Scotia (CAPE NS) to the Halifax Regional Council urging the maintenance of full funding for HalifACT in the 2026/27 budget to prevent increased healthcare costs and protect vulnerable residents from climate-related health risks.

A joint submission by six environmental and legal organizations providing recommendations for Canada's first national strategy on environmental racism and environmental justice. The authors call for disaggregated data collection, the integration of an equity lens across all government departments, the creation of an Office of Environmental Justice, and the centering of Indigenous legal orders to address systemic environmental inequities.

A joint statement from various community organizations and allies supporting Environment and Climate Change Canada's development of the first national strategy to address environmental racism and advance environmental justice, as mandated by a 2024 Act.

A statement from health professionals and community leaders requesting that the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) suspend financing for LNG Canada and the Coastal GasLink pipeline until an independent cumulative Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is conducted.

A joint statement by the Environmental Defense Fund, For Our Kids, and the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment criticizes a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Canadian federal government and the Alberta government. The groups argue that the MOU's timeline for methane reduction represents a significant retreat from previous climate commitments and risks economic losses.

A joint statement by five Canadian environmental and health organizations—Ecojustice, Breast Cancer Action Quebec, the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, the David Suzuki Foundation, and Environmental Defence—providing feedback on the 'Consultation Document on Phase 1 of the Risk Management of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), Excluding Fluoropolymers: Prohibition of the Use of PFAS, not Currently Regulated, in Firefighting Foams'. While the organizations support the proposed risk management measures and their alignment with European Union and Washington State standards, they strongly criticize the proposed implementation timelines, which could allow some facilities to use PFAS-containing foams until 2039.

An open letter released on November 12, 2025, during COP30 in Belém, urging national government delegations to adopt a mandatory decision to uphold information integrity on climate change to counter disinformation campaigns primarily funded by the fossil fuel industry.

A letter from a coalition of health and environmental organizations to the Canadian Minister of Health opposing a Budget 2025 proposal to eliminate mandatory cyclical re-evaluations of pesticides under the Pest Control Products Act.

A joint letter from various Canadian health, environmental, and academic organizations urging the Canadian government to sign the Global Initiative on Information Integrity on Climate Change to combat climate disinformation.

A report by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, based on a Nanos Research survey of 1,015 Canadians in October 2025, finds broad public support for climate action, specifically regarding the regulation of oil and gas methane emissions and the reduction of health risks associated with wildfires and heat waves.

A statement by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) calling for urgent federal action to address the public health crisis caused by plastic pollution, microplastics, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) issued a statement supporting reports from PHRI and B’Tselem that characterize Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide. CAPE highlights the death of over 80,000 civilians and 1,580 medical personnel, and calls on the Canadian government to implement a full two-way arms embargo and sanctions. The statement also warns of "ecocide" resulting from military destruction of ecosystems.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) submitted a commentary to the CleanBC independent review panel arguing that British Columbia's current climate strategy is insufficient to meet its legislated targets and fails to address public health risks associated with fossil fuel reliance. The document calls for an immediate moratorium on new fracking and LNG development, the elimination of gas connections in new buildings, and a shift toward sustainable transportation and zero-carbon construction to protect public health and achieve environmental justice.