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The Case for Nature-related Financial Disclosures in Canada
Nature loss is not only an environmental concern, but also an emerging source of economic and financial risk. As critical ecosystems degrade, so too does the natural capital that underpins production, supply chains and long-term economic stability. In Canada, where the economy remains resource-intensive and nature-dependent, these risks are particularly pronounced. Recent analysis suggests that nature’s […]
Read moreBuilding Canada’s Taxonomy the Right Way: Insights from a Survey of Investors
Canadian investors will be closely following the development of made-in-Canada green and transition investing guidelines that will allow markets to identify and agree on which economic activities contribute to addressing climate change. To help inform this work, input from thirty-three was gathered from mostly senior responsible investment practitioners with interest and expertise in taxonomy development.
Read moreFueling Canada’s Competitiveness with Credible Sustainability Data
This report examines how investors, preparers, boards, and assurance providers are navigating a shifting landscape, including evolving standards and rising expectations around transparency and accountability. Key themes include:
Read moreCorporate defences in climate litigation: a comparative analysis of arguments and court responses
This guide examines corporate defences used in climate litigation. Drawing on 10 climate litigation case studies from Europe, the United States and New Zealand, it analyses how corporate defendants have deployed these defence strategies, highlighting recurring themes and emerging trends. It also discusses how courts have engaged with these defence strategies.
Read moreSubmission to the Standing Committee on Finance’s Pre-budget Consultations in Advance of the 2026 Federal Budget
The Canada Climate Law Initiative makes three recommendations to the Standing Committee on Finance in advance of the 2026 federal budget:
Read moreParasol Lost: Recovery plan needed
The Parasol Lost report warns that global temperatures are accelerating faster than predicted, driven by a loss of ‘aerosol cooling’, a hidden sunshade effect created by air pollution which has offset around 0.5°C of warming. This hidden sunshade is now receding as pollution is being cut down, particularly by shipping regulations. The report warns that, without […]
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