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Pollution Probe
A leading Canadian environmental organization on many issues. Provide information, publications and activities.
http://www.pollutionprobe.org/

Centre Patronal de l'Environnement du Québec
The CPEQ's mission is to promote the interests of industry and business in environmental matters with the governments and public in the context of sustainable development. The Centre presents a unified position on important matters of common interest
http://www.cpeq.qc.ca

Friends of the Environment Foundation
Encourage Canadians to participate in the restoration of their local environment.
http://www.fef.ca/

Greenpeace Canada
Independent campaigning organization that uses non-violent, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems.
http://www.greenpeacecanada.org/

Sierra Youth Coalition/Coalition Jeunesse Sierra
The SYC is the youth-run branch of the Sierra Club of Canada that serves as an action centre for youth concerned about the environment.
http://www.sierrayouthcoalition.org/

Envireform
To equip Canadians to participate in shaping international trade and finance regimes that enhance environmental quality, social cohesion and sustainable development at home and abroad
http://www.envireform.utoronto.ca

North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation
The CEC address regional environmental concerns and promote the enforcement of environmental law. Complements the environmental provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Provides news, events, projects, information and resources.
http://www.cec.org

Sierra Legal Defence Fund
Protects the environment by upholding and enforcing Canada's environmental laws, providing free legal advice and representation. Information on environmental conditions and issues (examples include air and water pollution, impacts of logging, endangered
http://www.sierralegal.org

Great Canadian Scientists
Meet some great Canadian scientists and learn about their achievements. The site consists of early draft chapters of the book, as well as a great reference for learning more about the scientists.
http://www.science.ca/

Canadian Landscapes
Features collection of photographs from the Canadian Geological Survey highlighting the natural landscape.
http://sts.gsc.nrcan.gc.ca/tsdweb/landf_new.asp

Citizens For Renewable Energy
CFRE provides information to promote the use of renewable energy (such as solar and wind), which in turn will decrease the need for nuclear energy and fossil fuels.
http://www.web.net/~cfre/

CanExplore
Developed through a cooperative agreement between Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and Natural Resources Canada. Provides access to information related to the sustainable use of natural resources.
http://rn4nr.agr.ca/

The Ecology Action Centre
Canadian group has been an active advocate in protecting the environment since 1972. Working on issues of transportartion, wilderness, sustainable communities and the marine environment.
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Environment/EAC/index.html

Canadian Academy of Engineering
Promote increased awareness of the role of engineering in society. Provides information on membership, activities and publications.
http://www.acad-eng-gen.ca/

Canadian Operational Research Society
Provides information, bulletins and activities. Site in English and French.
http://www.cors.ca/

Environmental Bureau of Investigation
EBI is a project of the Energy Probe Research Foundation (EPRF). Protect public resources through the application and enforcement of environmental laws.Features the Citizens Guide to Environmental Investigation and Private Prosecution online.
http://www.e-b-i.net/

Environmental Health Foundation of Canada
The education and research arm of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. Provides information on mission, goals, history, projects and products.
http://www.ehfc.ca/

Disaster Recovery Institute Canada
Provides information about services for contingency planning and business continuity.
http://www.dri.ca/

Canadian Environmental Network
Work to protect the Earth and promote ecologically sound ways of life. The CEN works on many issues. Provides resources, newsletter and large link collection.
http://www.cen-rce.org/

First Nations Environmental Network
A circle of Canadian First Nations people working to protect and restore the balance of all life through traditional Indigenous values.
http://www.fnen.org/

EcoWeb
EcoWeb is part of the Web Networks Community and aims to become an integrated information and action center for Canada's environmental community.
http://community.web.net/ecoweb/index.html

Stop Climate Change
Canadian Climate Quiz and actions to take for clean air. One of the major programs of the David Suzuki Foundation.
http://www.clickforcleanair.org/

EcoAction.ca
Campaign to tell Canadas governments that climate protection should be their first priority. Information on climate change and renewable energy. Project of the Pembina Institute's Climate Change Program and Energy Watch.
http://www.EcoAction.ca/

International Institute for Sustainable Development
IISD promotes sustainable development in decision-making. Info on Community Adaptation and Sustainable Livelihoods (CASL) program. Resources addressing climate change and adaptation in the Arctic and Great Plains.
http://iisd1.iisd.ca/

Environment Probe
Public interest organization that promotes property rights and market mechanisms to protect the environment. On line publications on property rights, fisheries, forestry, water and wastewater.
http://www.environmentprobe.org/enviroprobe/index.html

Go for Green
Charitable organization encouraging Canadians to pursue healthy, outdoor physical activities while being good environmental citizens. Support initiatives to enhance personal and environmental health.
http://www.goforgreen.ca/

The Green Group
Provides information on environmental education for a sustainable future including the Eco-Pals program -- a pen-pen program on an environmental theme for students grades K to 9.
http://www.green-group.com/

Energy Probe Research Foundation
Comprised of Probe International, Energy Probe, Environmental Bureau of Investigation, Environment Probe, Urban Renaissance Institute, Consumer Policy Institute, and Margaret Laurence Fund. One of Canada's leading environmental and public policy resea
http://www.e-p-r-f.org/eprf/index.html

Mining Watch Canada
Provides response to the threats to public health, water and air quality, fish and wildlife habitat and community interests posed by irresponsible mineral policies and practices in Canada and around the world.
http://www.miningwatch.ca/

Environmental Illness Society of Canada
Information and resources for people who suffer from environmental illness triggered by exposure to chemicals and allergic sources.
http://www.eisc.ca/index1.html

EnPro Associates Ltd.
Environmental investigation firm specializing in regulatory compliance issues related to risk and liability.
http://www3.sympatico.ca/d.kerr/

CanadianEnvironmental.com
Forum for professionals who manage environmental issues related to industry to network, develop solutions, and access environmental information and resources. Events, legislation and resources.
http://www.canadianenvironmental.com/online/

Disaster Recovery Information Exchange
DRIE provides information and resources for emergency and disaster planning.
http://www.drie.org/

Canadian Biodiversity Information Network
Part of the clearing-house Mechanism (CHM) of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. Provides biodiversity information and data from across the country.
http://www.cbin.ec.gc.ca/cbin/html/

Canadian Association of Tire Recycling Agencies
CATRA is an informal association of provincial tire recycling organizations. Provides information on how to enhance the effectiveness of scrap tire diversion and recycling through the sharing of information, expertise and resources.
http://www.catraonline.ca/

The Canadian Information Processing Society
CIPS is an association of Canadian information technology (IT) professionals. Provide membership information and resources for members.
http://www.cips.ca/

Sierra Club of Canada
Work on matters of public policy and environmental awareness. Information on local chapters and working groups in every region of the country.
http://www.sierraclub.ca/

Canadian Environmental Law Association
Non-profit organization that uses existing laws to protect and advocate for the environment. Provides publications and documents related to CELA's client representation.
http://www.cela.ca/

Museum of Science and Technology
Science museum site in Ottawa. Includes information on exhibits, publications, special events, and programs.
http://www.science-tech.nmstc.ca/

The Emergency Management Home Page
Contains information on emergency preparedness and disasters of interest to practitioners, the academic community, and the general public.
http://communities.msn.ca/OutsideTheBoxEmergencyManagement

Canadian Federation of Biological Societies
Information about the CFBS which represents Canadian biological and biomedical professional associations.
http://www.cfbs.org/

David Suzuki Foundation
An environmental non-profit organization working to design a vision of Earth in which humans live within the planets productive capacity, and finding and communicating practical steps to bring that vision to reality. Includes news and articles.
http://www.davidsuzuki.org/

Canadians Against Pesticides
Informing Canadians of pesticide risks. Actions against pesticides and toxins.
http://www.caps.20m.com/

Canadian Environmental Defence Fund
Provides assistance in environmental law for environmental protection. Site has news, articles and resources.
http://www.cedf.net/

Clean Air Canada
Up to date information on air quality issues in Canada. Including environmental law and policy, motor vehicle emissions and industrial sources of pollution. Maintained by students at the Environment Law Centre, University of Victoria.
http://www.cleanair.ca/

Canadian Mathematical Society
Information on the CMS including activities and publications.
http://www.math.ca/

Statistical Society of Canada
Information, resources and publications.
http://www.ssc.ca/

Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness
Assists communities, governments and private business to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from man-made or natural disasters. Description of services.
http://www.ccep.ca/

Canadian Association of Physicists
Information on the association for physicists living in Canada.
http://www.cap.ca/

Chemical Institute of Canada
Umbrella organization for the Canadian Society for Chemistry, the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering and the Canadian Society for Chemical Technology. Information and resources.
http://www.cheminst.ca/

Friends of the Earth Canada
Environmental organizations that campaign on the most urgent environmental and social issues of the day. Information on the activities of FOE.
http://www.foecanada.org/

Canadian Association of Geographers
Information and activities about an organization of geographers from universities, colleges, corporations and government.
http://www.uwindsor.ca/cag/cagindex.html

Discovery Channel Canada
Television channel (EXN) featuring science, technology, adventure and nature news and documentaries.
http://www.exn.ca/

Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists
Provides information on the activities of the CCTT, a professional association which represents the interests of applied science and engineering technicians and technologists.
http://www.cctt.ca/

Canadian Association of Palynologists
Association focuses on palynology from all geologic eras, spanning the Palaeozoic to the Quaternary and from all branches of the discipline. Provides information and resources.
http://www.ualberta.ca/~abeaudoi/cap/cap.htm

Environmental Studies Association of Canada
Information on the activities of ESAC and Alternatives magazine.
http://www.yorku.ca/esac/

Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development
Independent, citizen-based non-profit organization involved in environmental education, research, public policy development, and corporate environmental management services.
http://www.pembina.org/

Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention
Extensive information on implementing actions that avoid or minimize the creation of pollution and waste, including conferences, events, and education opportunities.
http://www.c2p2online.com/

Canadian Radiation Protection Association
The CRPA is a professional society that supports the development and implementation of radiation safety programs in all areas of industry, medicine, research and the environment.
http://www.crpa-acrp.ca/

Canada's Astronauts in Space
Provides information, videos, and links on Canada's Astronauts.
http://cbc.ca/news/indepth/canadainspace/

Emergency Preparedness Information Exchange
EPIX provides information and resources on natural hazards and disaster management.
http://hoshi.cic.sfu.ca/epix/

Canadian Council on Ecological Areas
The CCEA is committed to establishing a comprehensive network of protected areas linked together in a system that will protect Canada's terrestrial and aquatic diversity in perpetuity.
http://www.cprc.uregina.ca/ccea/

Canadian Emergency Preparedness Association
CEPA promotes emergency preparedness. Provides description of services.
http://www.cepa-acpc.ca/

The Evergreen Foundation
Work to create healthy cities through innovative community naturalization projects across Canada - on school grounds, on public lands, and on the home landscape. Provides information about programs, resources and events.
http://www.evergreen.ca/

Emergency Preparedness
Provides directory of Canadian government information on the internet.
http://dsp-psd.pwgsc.gc.ca/dsp-psd/Reference/f-EP-e.html

Canada's Digital Collections
Showcases over 375 web sites celebrating Canada's history, geography, science, technology, and culture.
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/

Canadian Bioinformatics Workshops
Provides information about bioinformatics in Canada. Workshops, certification and resources.
http://www.bioinformatics.ca/

Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences
Funds research that improves the scientific understanding of processes and predictions. Provides description of services, projects and links.
http://www.cfcas.org/

Royal Society of Canada
National body of distinguished Canadian scientists and scholars that promote learning and research. Provides information on membership, programs and publications.
http://www.rsc.ca/

Climate Change
Government of Canada web site provides background information and resources on global climate change. Issues, actions and resources.
http://www.climatechange.gc.ca/english/

US-Canada Air Quality Agreement
US EPA information about this international agreement and monitoring done under the agreement.
http://www.epa.gov/airmarkets/usca/index.html

Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society
Mission is the advancement of meteorology and oceanography in Canada. Provides information on services, membership and links.
http://www.meds-sdmm.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/cmos/

Partnership Group for Science and Engineering
PAGSE is a cooperative association of more than 20 national organizations in science and engineering. Provides information on events, publications and links.
http://www.pagse.org/

Canadian Soils Information System
Soils maps and descriptions, plus extensive information on related topics in agriculture and ecology.
http://sis.agr.gc.ca/cansis/