A major conflict of interest has been uncovered in a report by F-Minus, which reveals that Canadian lobbyists are representing both major polluters and environmental groups.
According to the report, prepared in conjunction with Environmental Defence and re•generation, some of Canada's biggest polluters are being represented by the same lobbyists as major Canadian environmental organizations.
This has led to the nation's climate action taking a back seat to Big Oil's lobbying playbook.
The report highlights the significant stakes of civil society organizations in the fight against climate change, and how their use of lobbyists who also represent major polluters can create a conflict of interest.
Authors of the report: F-Minus, an American accountability monitor, Environmental Defence, Canada's leading environmental advocacy organization, and re•generation, a youth climate advocacy organization.
Author summary: Canadian lobbyists work with polluters and environmental groups simultaneously.