Today we acknowledge the social, economic, cultural, & political contributions of all women. It is also a day to continue the work. #BreadAndRoses on #IWD, a symbol for fair wages & the respect/dignity we deserve. Who are the women that have made an impact on you and our city?

There are many reasons why Canada should #ExpandTheBan on plastics. Take a few minutes to watch this 3 part video-short series on the plastics problem & the links between #plastics, #health & #ClimateChange 👉youtube.com/playlist?list=…

The Canadian Environmental Protection Act can't protect people from environmental health harms, writes Honour Stahl of WHEN. #WomensHealth #cdnpoli nationalobserver.com/2023/02/06/opi…

Toxics debate👇 #BillS5 to modernize CEPA - Canada's pollution prevention law - is getting some needed attention! Cassie Barker from EnvironmentalDefence comments politi.co/3xsJ4sl via POLITICO

JOIN THE #TWITTERSTORM ⚡! Canada's biggest plastics companies are suing the government to try and stop critical laws that would help end #plasticpollution 🧴. Today is their 1st day in court. Join us NOW! Help #StopBigPlastic! Dow Canada Imperial Oil NOVA Chemicals

"Tailings pollution in the #oilsands is a symbol of colonial injustice" Our joint op-ed with Melody Lepine from Miskew Cree First Nation, argues that it is time for government to put a stop to the oil industry’s toxic takeover. #CleanUpToxicTailings thenarwhal.ca/opinion-mikise…

Want to work closely with me on counteracting fossil fuel disinformation and transforming the economy? The amazing organization I work for is hiring a Comms Director! WFH and 4-day work-week and best team ever. Ping me for info! @CAPE-ACME

WATCH: Beyond Plastics captures the personal stories of residents and call for a federal ban on vinyl chloride. Judith Enck Plastic Pollutes ehn.org/east-palestine…

📣 Bill S-5, the long-awaited legislation to modernize Canada’s most important #toxics law (CEPA) is facing its final vote in the House of Commons. Tell the federal government to keep its promise and pass Bill S-5 without delay: act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/124889/ac…

Women who switched to paraben- and phthalate- free shampoos, lotions, soaps and deodorants had fewer cancer-associated changes to breast tissue cells. Ashley James (she/her) EWG Silent Spring Inst Sutter Health ehn.org/phthalates-and…

Bill C-226 has passed in the House of Commons. This is a critical step to protect the health of all children through a national strategy on environmental racism & justice. Read CPCHE's submission: healthyenvironmentforkids.ca/2023/03/30/cpc… Canadian Environmental Law Association @CAPE-ACME CANE ACIIE Ontario Public Health Association

A new #PlasticsTreaty may not be enough to address #plasticcrisis. National laws and regulations are needed to reduce #plasticproduction, address #plasticpollution and achieve true #CircularEconomy #BreakFreeFromPlastic IPEN Afrique Francophone CEJAD KENYA groundWork manilatimes.net/2023/04/06/opi…

Looking forward to this! Join Sam Myers of Planetary Health Alliance Wellbeing Economy Alliance - WEAll & I for an interdisciplinary conversation about shifting to an economy explicitly focused around ensuring #wellbeing for all now & into the future. @CAPE-ACME Global Climate and Health Alliance Kate Raworth Dr Jemilah Mahmood

Today in House of Commons: #BillS5 report stage motions. If you haven't yet told Steven Guilbeault Jean-Yves Duclos or your MP to vote to pass the "Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act" please do now! 👉act.cape.ca/newmode_bill_s… #Health #CdnPoli #EnvironmentalJustice

Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay, and this year’s theme is #BeatPlasticPollution. At every stage of its lifecycle, plastic can be a threat to humans. To learn more, check our recent blog post: womenshealthyenvironments.ca/blog1/2023/6/5…

To learn more about how plastic can affect health, watch Plastic and Human Health: youtu.be/76VFGInAUKY The #Plastic Project is a collaboration with @CAPE-ACME, EnvironmentalDefence and ACSQ / BCAQ and features our Executive Director Honour Stahl #BeatPlasticPollution

#BillC226 The National Strategy Respecting #EnvironmentalRacism and #EnvironmentalJustice Act is poised for passage. Concern it's stalled leads groups call to Senate of Canada to vote soon. Planetary #health lens informs physicians’ view of environmental racism cape.ca/planetary-heal…

Right now, we have the chance to advocate for comprehensive regulations that protect us from exposure to all sources of PFAS — a.k.a. “forever chemicals.” Add your voice! act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/129061/ac…

By illuminating the health risks associated with candles, we draw attention to the broader issue of environmental factors frequently overlooked in health care, write Anuja Purohit Anuja Purohit and Zeina Seaifan of WHEN. #CEPA #cdnpoli nationalobserver.com/2023/10/24/opi…