Bruce S. Campbell
About Bruce S. Campbell
Bruce Campbell is an adjunct professor at York University's faculty of environmental studies, senior fellow at Ryerson University's Centre for Free Expression, and former executive director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. His book The Lac-Mégantic Rail Disaster: Public Betrayal, Justice Denied, was published in 2018; the French version in 2019. He is also an adviser to the Office of the Auditor General of Canada, which is currently conducting an audit of rail safety.
Losing confidence in Carney’s willingness to prioritize action on the climate crisis
How will the Carney government navigate “fighting climate change” and bending to the priorities of corporations and their political enablers?
Court ruling could finally hold Canada's feet to the fire
While not binding under international law, the U.N. International Court of Justice (ICJ) 's opinion in a climate change case could provide a blueprint for holding major greenhouse gas-emitting countries like Canada accountable.
A tribute to a warrior for water
Tony Clarke was a social justice and environmental activist. He was also my friend.
Will 2021 mark a climate turning point — or will the slide continue?
As destructive as it has been, COVID-19 is but a prelude to a climate apocalypse, writes Bruce Campbell.
Corporate obstructionism endangers meaningful climate action — and the stakes couldn't be higher
The broad-based mobilization of citizens is essential to ensuring the implementation of emissions reduction measures are commensurate with the urgency of the crisis, says Bruce Campbell.
Feds need to double down to ensure universal access to coronavirus vaccines
Big Pharma is taking advantage of the pandemic to pressure the Canadian government to block, delay, dilute or reverse policies, legislation and regulations designed to provide Canadians with affordable access to essential medicines.
Corporate greed knows no bounds, even during a global pandemic
Big business is working to take advantage of the COVID-19 crisis. We must not let them.
A lethal mix of regulatory and corporate shortcomings
A preliminary report by a U.S. congressional committee concludes that Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight of Boeing was fundamentally flawed and in “critical need of legislative and regulatory reforms.”
Communities challenge oil trains in their neighbourhoods
Rail companies and regulators have borne criticism for oil train derailments and explosions, while oil companies have largely evaded their responsibility, writes Bruce Campbell.