We need your voice! The federal government is seeking feedback on the draft National #EnvironmentalJustice Strategy until Aug 10. In our blog, we provide context on #EnvironmentalRacism in Canada, discuss gaps in the current draft & how we can support you in sharing your story.

Share your feedback on Canada’s draft National Environmental Justice Strategy

Environment and Climate Change Canada is accepting public comments on the draft National Environmental Justice Strategy until August 10, 2026. In this blog, we discuss the draft Strategy in more detai...

wcel.org

Canada's push to reduce oversight and "streamline" major project approvals (including proposed changes to the Species at Risk Act) is especially concerning for the fate of wild Pacific salmon. Impact assessments & enviro laws aren't inconveniences; they manage risk before irreversible damage occurs

Canada’s infrastructure projects could damage Pacific salmon habitats

Biodiversity policies fail because governments lack the safeguards, accountability mechanisms and political commitment needed to implement them consistently.

theconversation.com

We'll be at the Vancouver Dyke March on Saturday August 1 at Grandview Park (12-5pm). Come talk to us about our Access to Justice programs 👋 We provide legal info and advice to individuals, community groups and First Nations facing #EnnvironmentalJustice and environmental health problems in BC

Canada says net-zero by 2050, but plans to extract fossil fuels that'll emit 29.4 billion tons of CO2 through 2050. Our Senior Climate Scientist, Anders Carlson, breaks down the hypocrisy behind Canada's climate plan and why La Rose v. His Majesty the King matters. bit.ly/44WHKP0 @wcelaw.bsky.social

“They desire a better country”  — Our Children's Trust

The Crown of Canada can bestow on worthy Canadians the Order of Canada (Ordre du Canada au français), which has the motto “ Desiderantes meliorem patriam” or “They desire a better country.” I think this motto exemplifies the Canadian plaintiffs in La Rose v. His Majesty the King . The La Rose pl

bit.ly

Climate inaction can violate human rights protected under Canadian law, says West Coast lawyer Andrew Gage. The ICJ opinion opens Canada to legal challenges from states harmed by its failure to slash emissions, as well as domestic cases like La Rose v. Canada. www.theenergymix.com/landmark-icj...

Landmark ICJ Ruling Could Pose Liability in Canada

One year after the world's highest court ruled that countries have a legal duty to fight climate change, Canada's federal and provincial governments are expanding fossil fuels anyway, a move that coul...

theenergymix.com

Youth in La Rose v. His Majesty the King have been fighting for 7 years. On October 26, 2026 they finally head to trial! Sign up for YouthvGov and @wcelaw.bsky.social mailing list for updates: bit.ly/canada-signup / wcel.org/newsletter

Climate inaction can violate human rights protected under Canadian law. The ICJ opinion opens Canada to legal challenges from states harmed by its failure to slash emissions, as well as domestic cases like La Rose v. Canada.

Landmark ICJ Ruling Could Pose Liability in Canada

One year after the world's highest court ruled that countries have a legal duty to fight climate change, Canada's federal and provincial governments are expanding fossil fuels anyway, a move that coul...

theenergymix.com

Across Canada, summer has become a season of harrowing headlines & #climateimpacts – from #heatwaves and record-breaking #wildfires to intense storms and flooding in multiple provinces. 🧵#extremeweather #climatechange

What's behind all the wild weather in Canada this summer? | CBC News

Many climate monitors have been predicting an extra-strong El Niño this year that's expected to peak in the winter. But the summer season has already brought weather-related chaos and even devastation...

cbc.ca

A few minutes of your time can make a huge difference for the largest intact wilderness in BC! Kaska First Nations have spent years developing a vision for an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area called Dene K’éh Kusān. Right now, BC gov is deciding whether to support this IPCA biggestwildest.ca

Do something small to save something big. On July 29, join a virtual action party to fill out a survey and support Dene Kʼéh Kusān, a proposed Indigenous protected area in northern B.C. Help conserve the province's largest intact wilderness! RSVP:

Campaign Action Party - Support Dene Kʼéh Kusān

By filling out an online survey together in just a few minutes, we can make a huge difference for one of the biggest, wildest places in BC!

eventbrite.ca

Stuck inside with all the wildfire smoke? Why not use the time to read @wcelaw.bsky.social's BC's Dirty Secret report. "The BC government has moral and legal responsibilities as the owner of fossil fuel reserves... for the resulting climate harm" #bcpoli #bcwildfire #climatelaw

West Coast Environmental Law@wcelaw.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Our new report finds emissions from BC fossil fuel products are 2.7x higher than the province’s reported emissions. We outline six steps BC should take to meet its legal and moral obligations related to its fossil fuel production. Explore BC’s Dirty Secret: www.wcel.org/publication/...

Last week, the Assembly of First Nations resolved to oppose proposed changes to fast-track major projects, which would weaken env protections, undermine oversight & limit meaningful consultation. 🚫 The federal gov't "can't put a deadline on First Nations rights". www.cbc.ca/news/indigen... #cdnpoli

First Nations chiefs vote to oppose Carney government's proposed major projects reforms | CBC News

Assembly of First Nations chiefs unanimously resolved Wednesday to oppose the Carney government's proposed reforms aimed at streamlining major project development if those reforms weaken environmental...

cbc.ca

We're tabling at @vanfolkfest.bsky.social this weekend! You'll find us in the Community Village section between the main stage and the south stage. Come say hi and chat with us about our Marine Protection, Strong Environmental Laws, and @suebigoil.bsky.social work. Hope to see you there 👋

Deadline for public input on the federal gov's enviro deregulation discussion paper is July 22 – less than a week away. The changes would gut enviro oversight over major projects and dismantle other key enviro laws. If you haven’t done so yet, make your voice heard! Use our tool to send a message ⬇️

Stop the Carney government's reckless deregulation agenda

Canada’s environmental safety net is under attack and we need your help The federal government is proposing a sweeping attack on our environmental safety net and we must put a stop to it. On May 8th, ...

wcel.org

⭐ Hiring: Our Access to Justice team is seeking a Program Coordinator. This role provides administrative, outreach and comms support to ensure the smooth functioning of the A2J program. Details below + submit your app by August 16. Help us find the right fit by sharing! wcel.org/job-posting/...

Beyond its ecological impacts, with an estimated cost of $35.2–$43.7B, a west coast oil pipeline could end up being another massive, publicly-funded gift to wealthy oil corps—even greater than #TMX which cost taxpayers +$34B. Send a message to your MPs urging them to abandon these plans ⬇️

Tell your MP: Canadians can’t afford another risky pipeline & tanker project

The Alberta and federal governments are proposing a costly new west coast pipeline and tanker project – funded by taxpayers – crossing BC and terminating on the south coast at Roberts Bank. This proje...

wcel.org

Trans Mountain filed an update with the Canada Energy Regulator on the toll hearing with their oil company customers. The result? Another gift to the oil and gas sector – courtesy of Canadian taxpayers. 🛢️💸

What a week. Amidst the blur of World Cup shenanigans and Canada Day festivities, politicians dropped not one, not two, but three massive pipeline announcements. If pipelines such an economic boon, why are taxpayers footing the bill? thenarwhal.ca/three-pipeli...

Making sense of Canada’s pipeline flurry | The Narwhal

Politicians dropped three pipeline announcements this week. If they’re such an economic boon, why are taxpayers footing the bill?

thenarwhal.ca

"These companies are recording record profits, and yet expecting Canadians to pay for the infrastructure that only they will use. I think for Canadians struggling with the cost of living, it's a slap in the face," said West Coast Lawyer Eugene Kung. #cdnpoli

Taxpayers could be on hook for West Coast pipeline, but it's a 'good investment': Energy minister | CBC News

Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says a second pipeline to the West Coast will be money well-spent for the federal government but can't say how much Ottawa would be on the hook for.

cbc.ca

West Coast Lawyer Eugene Kung notes that a southern pipeline proposal would still face major engineering, financial & legal hurdles, including First Nations challenges. This fight isn't over. “All of this has been so steeped in petropolitics, it’s hard to really take anything at face value anymore.”

BC, feds reach deal on LNG that keeps tanker ban in place

While the new deal preserves the ban, critics warn it backs fossil fuel expansion and could shift pipeline risks to the south coast.

nationalobserver.com

It’s a national holiday, but I’m working — because Prime Minister Mark Carney made what I’d argue will be one of the most consequential announcements of his time in office yesterday. Canada, under Carney, is abandoning major goals in our fight against the climate crisis. Here's what's going on:

A pipeline funded by…. you. This is a government pipeline with a mere 10% stake from private investment. And jobs? Last year 10k Albertan oil workers were laid off as production skyrocketed. Call it what it is — a handout for the dying fossil fuel industry.

Alberta pitches new bitumen pipeline route to B.C. coast with TMX, Pembina partners

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announce a preferred route and interested parties for a new bitumen pipeline to the B.C. coast.

ctvnews.ca

Today's pipeline announcement from the Alberta government is like a bad case of déja vu. With the proposal to build a new pipeline to the south coast, constructed by Crown Corp #TransMountain, it looks like Canadian taxpayers could be on the hook to pay for another costly pipeline. 🧵 #cdnpoli

The just-released BC-Canada agreement recognizes the north coast is no place for oil tankers, but the south coast shouldn't become a sacrifice zone for another pipeline. We're calling on Alberta to abandon pipeline and tanker plans. Read our full reaction: bit.ly/4aABShH #cdnpoli

PM Carney says our emission targets are too much of an economic burden, but the #ClimateCrisis is already costing Canadians billions & dragging down our economy. Rising fuel prices are hurting Canadians’ pocketbooks while oil and gas companies rake in astronomical profits. #cdnpoli

Carney says Canada’s emissions will be higher than projected over ‘next few years’ | Watch News Videos Online

Watch Carney says Canada’s emissions will be higher than projected over ‘next few years’ Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

globalnews.ca

"Major projects succeed when they are socially legitimate, economically sound and legally durable. That requires rigorous assessment, meaningful consultation with Indigenous communities, transparent decision-making, and honest accounting of long-term risks and costs." #cdnpoli

Canada was on the right side of history. Then along came Mark Carney’s ‘Grey New Deal’

In an effort to build, we've abandoned important values.

thestar.com

We're pleased to share the Green Budget Coalition’s recommendations for #Budget2026, integrating advancing economic, climate, nature and human health priorities. It addresses electricity, climate-resilient housing, industrial carbon pricing & combatting plastic pollution. Check it out!

Recommendations for Budget 2026 - Green Budget | Budget Vert

At this pivotal time in Canadian history, amidst economic and geopolitical uncertainty, it is critical to renew and strengthen federal funding and fiscal policies to address the climate, nature and po...

greenbudget.ca

This is happening tonight! Register to tune in below ⬇️ Ft. West Coast’s Andrew Gage @singingwithin.bsky.social and Rin Ho

Sue Big Oil@suebigoil.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Join us for The Climate Costs We All Pay, a free webinar happening next Tuesday, June 23 at 7pm. RSVP here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Our RELAW Co-learning Program builds capacity for #IndigenousLaw revitalization through shared learning & community-based practice. At this year's final retreat, we heard from participants whose projects demonstrate the many ways Indigenous laws continue to guide and strengthen communities. Recap 👇

The RELAW Co-learning Program: 10 Years of Learning, Connection and Action

As RELAW celebrates its 10th anniversary, we are taking time to reflect on the growth, impact and relationships that have shaped the program over the last decade.

wcel.org

This Thursday, join an action near you and call on your MP to sign an MOU with the people! 350.org/mou/?r=CA&c=... @350canada.bsky.social

The People's MOU Day of Action - June 25, 2026

The federal government is handing Big Oil everything on their wish list but we're rising up to fight back. On June 25th, communities across Canada will rise up and call on MPs to sign a People's MOU:...

350.org