Media Releases

Chairman Kolmel's Letter of Resignation

Dear members of RCEN,
Dear colleagues and friends,

After much reflection, for both personal and professional reasons, it is with sincere regret that I announce to you my resignation as chair of the Board of directors of the Canadian Environmental Network, and francophone representative on the National Council.

How quickly, and to what extent, can we make the transition to cleaner and renewable energy in North America? Do you have ideas or concerns on the policy pathway to a low-carbon future by 2030? 

It is with immense regret that I must announce to you that Hans Herrmann’s role as Executive Director of the Canadian Environmental Network has officially ended March 31, 2012. After an assessment of the organisation’s current financial capacity, the Board of Directors faced the unfortunate and difficult decision of not renewing the contract for the Executive Director position - and this for an undetermined period of time.

What do Canadians think?

(Ottawa) Conservative MPs on the Committee reviewing the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) have set out recommendations that follow the party line to further gut the federal environmental assessment process while failing to consider expert testimony to improve it, according to environmental groups from across Canada.

Call for Delegates

The risk management for MAPBAP acetate is an Environmental Release Guideline to limit releases to water from facilities manufacturing, processing and using MAPBAP acetate or products containing MAPBAP acetate.

December 14, 2011

OTTAWA—Environmental groups are pleased that the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development (CESD)’s report emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability, and the need to better integrate scientific knowledge into federal decision making. The groups argue that public consultations need to be meaningful, and supported by open data.

Over the weekend, the Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) witnessed a nation-wide outpouring of support over the non-approval of our contribution agreement with the federal government for the 2011 fiscal year. Your response brought our case to the attention of national and regional media, reflecting the value of our work in communities across the country. Our network’s resilience underscores the strength of your ongoing stewardship.

Future uncertain for network of over 640 environmental groups

Today, the Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN), one of Canada’s oldest, largest, and most well-respected democratic institutions serving the environmental concerns of all Canadians, was forced to lay off its staff and is on the verge of closing its doors and those of its 11 regional offices.

The Canadian Environmental Network welcomes Mateusz Trybowski for a six-month contract as a Youth and Member Engagement Officer. A recent political science graduate from the University of Calgary, Mateusz joins our team after several years of work experience as a legislative assistant, policy analyst and youth leadership coordinator in Canada and the United Kingdom.