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Worldwide Directory
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- Canada's Astronauts in Space
- Provides information, videos, and links on Canada's Astronauts.
- Canada's Digital Collections
- Showcases over 375 web sites celebrating Canada's history, geography, science, technology, and culture.
- Canadian Academy of Engineering
- Promote increased awareness of the role of engineering in society. Provides information on membership, activities and publications.
- Canadian Association of Geographers
- Information and activities about an organization of geographers from universities, colleges, corporations and government.
- 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.
- Canadian Association of Physicists
- Information on the association for physicists living in Canada.
- 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.
- 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.
- Canadian Bioinformatics Workshops
- Provides information about bioinformatics in Canada. Workshops, certification and resources.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Canadian Emergency Preparedness Association
- CEPA promotes emergency preparedness. Provides description of services.
- Canadian Environmental Defence Fund
- Provides assistance in environmental law for environmental protection. Site has news, articles and resources.
- 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.
- 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.
- Canadian Federation of Biological Societies
- Information about the CFBS which represents Canadian biological and biomedical professional associations.
- 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.
- The Canadian Information Processing Society
- CIPS is an association of Canadian information technology (IT) professionals. Provide membership information and resources for members.
- Canadian Landscapes
- Features collection of photographs from the Canadian Geological Survey highlighting the natural landscape.
- Canadian Mathematical Society
- Information on the CMS including activities and publications.
- Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society
- Mission is the advancement of meteorology and oceanography in Canada. Provides information on services, membership and links.
- Canadian Operational Research Society
- Provides information, bulletins and activities. Site in English and French.
- 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.
- Canadian Soils Information System
- Soils maps and descriptions, plus extensive information on related topics in agriculture and ecology.
- 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.
- Canadians Against Pesticides
- Informing Canadians of pesticide risks. Actions against pesticides and toxins.
- 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.
- 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 by coordinating its members' objectives and achieving a reasonable consensus.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Climate Change
- Government of Canada web site provides background information and resources on global climate change. Issues, actions and resources.
- David Suzuki Foundation
- An environmental non-profit organization working to design a vision of Earth in which humans live within the planet’s productive capacity, and finding and communicating practical steps to bring that vision to reality. Includes news and articles.
- Disaster Recovery Information Exchange
- DRIE provides information and resources for emergency and disaster planning.
- Disaster Recovery Institute Canada
- Provides information about services for contingency planning and business continuity.
- Discovery Channel Canada
- Television channel (EXN) featuring science, technology, adventure and nature news and documentaries.
- EcoAction.ca
- Campaign to tell Canada’s 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.
- 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.
- EcoWeb
- EcoWeb is part of the Web Networks Community and aims to become an integrated information and action center for Canada's environmental community.
- The Emergency Management Home Page
- Contains information on emergency preparedness and disasters of interest to practitioners, the academic community, and the general public.
- Emergency Preparedness
- Provides directory of Canadian government information on the internet.
- Emergency Preparedness Information Exchange
- EPIX provides information and resources on natural hazards and disaster management.
- 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 research institutes.
- EnPro Associates Ltd.
- Environmental investigation firm specializing in regulatory compliance issues related to risk and liability.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Environmental Illness Society of Canada
- Information and resources for people who suffer from environmental illness triggered by exposure to chemicals and allergic sources.
- Environmental Studies Association of Canada
- Information on the activities of ESAC and Alternatives magazine.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Friends of the Environment Foundation
- Encourage Canadians to participate in the restoration of their local environment.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Greenpeace Canada
- Independent campaigning organization that uses non-violent, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems.
- 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.
- 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.
- Museum of Science and Technology
- Science museum site in Ottawa. Includes information on exhibits, publications, special events, and programs.
- National Climate Change Secretariat
- Created to inform Canadians about the process of developing a national implementation strategy on climate change. Provides information, news and resources.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development
- Independent, citizen-based non-profit organization involved in environmental education, research, public policy development, and corporate environmental management services.
- Pollution Probe
- A leading Canadian environmental organization on many issues. Provide information, publications and activities.
- Royal Society of Canada
- National body of distinguished Canadian scientists and scholars that promote learning and research. Provides information on membership, programs and publications.
- 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.
- 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 species, and B.C. salmon).
- 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.
- Statistical Society of Canada
- Information, resources and publications.
- Stop Climate Change
- Canadian Climate Quiz and actions to take for clean air. One of the major programs of the David Suzuki Foundation.
- US-Canada Air Quality Agreement
- US EPA information about this international agreement and monitoring done under the agreement.
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Last update: 23:00 PT, Thursday, February 28, 2002
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