Tag: CELA
Canada’s cornerstone environmental law delivers right to a healthy environment
After over two decades, years of study by Parliamentary Committees, and input from countless stakeholders across industry, civil society organizations, government, academia and First...
Environmental groups make urgent recommendations to update CEPA
Three environmental groups, concerned about the failure of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) to reduce emissions of toxic substances to the environment, are...
Bill 197 decision reaffirms right to participate in environmental decision-making
The Ontario Divisional Court has determined that the Government of Ontario broke the law when it failed to comply with the public consultation requirements of Ontario's Environmental Bill...
CELA calls for action on lead in drinking water
The Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) is calling on Canadians to recognize the health impacts of hazardous lead in drinking water—and to help advocate...
Great Lakes Water Quality Strategy on Toxic Substances Available for Review
The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) commits Canada and the United States to prepare and issue binational strategies for Chemicals of Mutual Concern...
Greenbelt Council Controversy in Ontario Over Recovery Bill
The Ontario government is continuing to pursue plans to push forward controversial legislation while it announced funding for wetlands today, despite seven members of...