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Action Alert: Say no to more Shell tarsands mining by Oct 1st!

 Send a letter to Shell outlining your concerns about further tarsands expansion! Check out our new site, Stop Shell Now and follow the links to take action! Letters are due by October 1st, so take 5...

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Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline Report

MEDIA RELEASE, March 1, 2013 OTTAWA -- Sierra Club Canada is very encouraged the U.S. State Department’s conclusion that the United States does not require the Keystone XL Pipeline to meet its energy...

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New research questions need for streamlining enviro assessments

Author:  Bob Weber Source:  Canadian Press Date published: Fri, 2013-04-05Research is questioning the logic behind the federal government's move to streamline environmental assessments.After tracking...

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Peter Kent explains the greenhouse effect

Author:  CBC Archives Source:  CBC.ca Date published: Wed, 2011-01-05

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Earth Day Action Alert: Protect Communities Downstream of the Tar Sands

CLICK HERETO SIGN OUR PETITIONEARTH DAY ACTION ALERTDear Friend,On this Earth Day I am urging you to take a moment and help us fight for the protection of people living downstream of the Tar Sands. The...

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Obama Challenges the World on Climate Change

MEDIA RELEASE, June 25, 2013 OTTAWA – This afternoon, President Obama gave what may turn out to be one of the most important speeches in American history - certainly the most important on the topic of...

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Groups Call on U.S. Companies to Reject Canadian Tar Sands:

Corporate Climate Campaign led by Sierra Club and ForestEthics Gains Momentum      MEDIA RELEASEJuly 2, 2013read more

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The truth will undo Harper's empty climate promise

Media Release, September 6, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA -- Sierra Club Canada is warning president Obama not to take Prime Minister Harper's new climate change offer seriously.“Canada's climate...

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Green Energy Campaign Volunteer

Sierra Club Ontario is seeking a volunteer to work with our Green Energy campaign and upcoming Climate Change project.Skills/criteria:Experience with research, data entry, and graphic design and...

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Digging Into Spring!

This past weekend we had a great time planting trees and shrubs in an area of Erindale Park in Mississauga as a part of our Natural Capital Program. Following a quick planting demonstration by Credit...

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Grow the Greenbelt: Add Carruthers Headwaters Protection

 Sierra Club of Canada Foundation is working with Peter Rodrigues (former Pickering Regional Councillor, Ward 3) to protect the Carruthers Creek Headwaters which run through Pickering. The letter below...

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Our Natural Capital Program has a NEW Promo Video!

Check out our cool new promo video on our YouTube Chanel!!For more information on our Natural Capital Program click here.Thank you to Community Foundation Mississauga for funding video production. 

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Calling all Waterfront Lovers

Since its creation in 1992 the Waterfront Trail strives to connect urban and rural areas, and reconnect people to their communities and Great Lakes Waterfront. The Waterfront Trail serves as the...

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Pollinator Progress at Heart Lake Conservation Area

Earlier this June we partnered with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to host a Pollinator Party at Heart Lake Conservation Area. The weather was great and we were thankful to have the...

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Claremont residents on two sides of possible development

City of Pickering makes submissions on Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine plans Author:  Kristen Calis Source:  Pickering News Advertiser Date published: Wed, 2015-06-03DURHAM -- More than 200 residents in...

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SAVE THE DATE for Toronto's March for Jobs, Justice and the Climate

JOIN USWhen: Sunday, July 5th!Who: YOU and thousands of other passionate peopleWhat: Gathering in Toronto for the March for Jobs, Justice and the Climate.Why:  To stand up against the climate crisis...

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We Marched for Jobs, Justice and the Climate - and made history!

We Marched for Jobs, Justice and the Climate- and made history!Written by: Alyssa BeurlingThis past Sunday over 10,000 people (some reports saying closer to 15,000) flooded Toronto to take a stand for...

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Harper Goes Far Too Slow – Says All But ‘No’ – To Sound Plan For Canada’s...

Author:  John Bacher Source:  Niagara At Large Date published: Mon, 2015-07-06An obscure regulation will come into effect this July as a result of an initiative of the Conservative government of...

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Living on tree-lined streets has health benefits, study finds

Using data from Toronto, researchers find having 10 more trees on your block has health benefits akin to $10,000 raise or being seven years younger. Author:  Geoffrey Vendeville Staff Reporter,...

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Living on tree-lined streets has health benefits, study finds

Using data from Toronto, researchers find having 10 more trees on your block has health benefits akin to $10,000 raise or being seven years younger. Author:  Geoffrey Vendeville Staff Reporter,...

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