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Protecting the Environment is Not a Partisan Issue

Thanks to you and our partners, the CRA lost their initial court challenge to audit charities. We need to continue to voice our concerns to ensure the CRA does not have a successful appeal.

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CRA loses court challenge to its political-activity audits of charities
As good as this news is for EAC, we're not yet ready to raise a glass just yet. Our colleagues at Environmental Defence have prepared a Letter that you can use to encourage your MLA or Prime Minister Trudeau to follow through and ensure the court ruling is upheld and chariaties like the EAC can continue our good work. Please read, review, and sign...

Coastal Protection Consultation: open until August 17
Nova Scotia’s economy, way of life, and cultural heritage are intricately connected to our coastline. Help ensure it is protected. The Nova Scotia Government has opened consultation for a Coastal Protection Act for Nova Scotia. Have your say 

Offshore oil and gas not worth the risk!
Lawn signs and bumper stickers available to support the protection of offshore ecosystems in Nova Scotia. The EAC is one of several partners of the Offshore Alliance, and we support this campaign. Lawn signs are $7 and bumper stickers are $4. More here... 

News & Updates

Backyard Bash a Huge Succes
EAC and Sustainbility Allies Garrison Brewing Co. raise $7500 at the 2018 event on June 16. All proceeds will go to support the Our Food Project. Read More... 

Efficiency Programming for Oil and Wood-Heated Homes
It’s what so many of you have been waiting for! Efficiency Nova Scotia now offers similar programs for non-electrically heated homes
Read more... 

Upcoming Events

Sea Level Rise Workshops - Eskasoni, Sarah Deny Cultural Centre, August 12, 2018
What does sea-level rise mean to you and your coastal community? How can you prepare? We are hosting introductory information sessionsto help. Read More...

Perfect World, Wooden Monkey, Dartmouth, September 23 2018
Ok, we know, September is a long way off! but buying a ticket to a fancy event does require some calendar planning... so please mark the date (and perhaps even buy a ticket!) - it will be a magical evening of food, drink, music and art, and we will, together, create a perfect world.

Media

Lockeport Hosting Workshop on Sea Level Rise - Y95 CJLS Yarmouth, July 23, 2018

BP Canada restarts drilling offshore Nova Scotia after spill - CBC News, July 24, 2018

The battle for Nova Scotian oil - Offshore Technology, July 30, 2018

EAC worries another BP spill off N.S. coast could be much worse - Chronicle Herald, August 1, 2018

How a photographer is providing a rare glimpse into Canada's ocean wonders - CBC News, August 1 2018

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