Established in 1991, ONEIA is the business association representing the interests of the environment industry in Ontario. Our network of thousands of contacts includes key people at environmental technology, product and service companies, law, investment and insurance firms, institutes, universities and governments. Through their innovation and experience in Ontario and around the world, Ontario’s environment industry provides market-driven solutions for society's most pressing environmental problems.

While our industry is diverse, ONEIA provides a place where a variety of companies, entrepreneurs and other organizations in the environment field can come together to work on common concerns, share information and explore business opportunities.  Through ONEIA, they can work towards a society that understands and values the contribution that market-based solutions make to our environmental problems.

ONEIA analysis: Ontario names new environment minister

On August 18, the provincial government named John Wilkinson as the new Minister of Environment.  What does this mean for Ontario's environment industry?  Read ONEIA's analysis ...

Playoff adds drama to ONEIA golf event

ONEIA's annual golf afternoon came to a dramatic close on July 20, with a special playoff round between the two teams tied for first place. More....

MOE briefs ONEIA members on Modernization of Approvals

Prior to ONEIA's annual golf day, members gathered for an update and discussion with the team at the Ministry of Environment that is responsible for the Modernization of Approvals agenda.  For those members who were unable to join us, we are happy to share a copy of MOE's presentation from the morning. More.....

ONEIA featured on BNN

ONEIA was in the national spotlight recently, as the Association's executive director was featured on Business News Network's "Business of Green" series. Check out the interview at http://watch.bnn.ca/clip308379#clip308379

Environment Industry Day at Queen's Park was held on May 18

This year's EID offered a day of programming, including MPP and Ministerial meetings, a luncheon address by the Deputy Minister of Environment and afternoon roundtables on a range of environmental business issues with senior government policymakers from several ministries. The day concluded with an evening reception, hosted by the Ontario Minister of Environment and ONEIA. More....

Environment Industry Association elects Robert J. Redhead as new Chair

April 5, 2010. The Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA) has elected Robert (Bob) J. Redhead as chair of its board of directors. Mr. Redhead, Executive Director, Government Affairs for Newalta Corp, replaces Mark Vanderheyden, a principal of Guelph-based environmental consulting firm RWDI. More....

Post-Globe 2010 spotlights Ontario and international environment businesses

From March 28 to 30, ONEIA was proud to organize and host Ontario's premier international environmental business conference - Post Globe 2010. Chaired by Anton Davies, Vice-president of Guelph consulting firm RWDI, the event brought together more than 200 Canadian and international business people. More....

ONEIA analysis: Getting beyond the rhetorical tug of war at Copenhagen

December 14, 2009. Lost in all of the rhetorical spin around the Copenhagen Summit is a simple idea that, if embraced, will benefit Canadians, the environment  - and our environment industry: In addition to being an issue of great moral and scientific importance, climate change is the single biggest business opportunity facing Canada right now. And we need to capitalize on it. More....

ONEIA and Deloitte release report on growth possibilities of environment industry

ONEIA and Deloitte Consulting have released a landmark report that examined the barriers to growth faced by Ontario environment firms.  This widely-read report captures the concerns of firms across the province and has been received by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. More....