Green Organizations Adapt to Oppose Ottawa

The Conservatives’ efforts to limit criticism of their environmental and energy policies could be backfiring as environmental groups formulate strategies to deal with increased pressure on charities.

A sea lion sits on a rock along Enbridge’s proposed tanker route. Nikki Skuce/ForestEthics

The Conservatives’ efforts to limit criticism of their environmental and energy policies could be backfiring as environmental groups formulate strategies to deal with increased pressure on charities.

Both David Suzuki of the David Suzuki Foundation and ForestEthics are implementing plans to protect their organizations and allies while stepping up advocacy efforts opposing Conservative priorities