Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The Government of Canada is taking additional steps to address the potential harm of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” commonly…
Today, Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced a framework to protect the right to a healthy…
PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, are industrial products or chemicals. They were discovered in the early 20th century and were used mainly as coolants and lubricants…
After over two decades, years of study by Parliamentary Committees, and input from countless stakeholders across industry, civil society organizations, government, academia and First Nations,…
Bill S-5 is federal legislation that amends the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). While the amendments have received some criticism for various shortfalls, many are…
Environmental groups are in court this week (March 7 – 9) to support the Canadian government’s efforts to fend off an industry-led effort to overturn…
Every February, people across Canada and the United States participate in Black History Month events, festivities and tributes that honour the legacy of Black people…
Today the Government of Canada introduced in the Senate the bill Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act, which would modernize the Canadian Environmental Protection…
By Colin Isaacs Mandate letters from the Canadian Prime Minister to Ministers provide a useful and rarely used window into the policy and program plans…
Several major environmental organizations are applauding the Government of Canada’s decision to list “plastic manufactured items” on Schedule 1 under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act…
The Government of Canada is delivering on its commitment to modernize the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) and is recognizing Canadians’ right to a…
On September 1, holding company 4422236 Canada Inc. was fined $260,000 after pleading guilty to two counts of violating the PCB Regulations and the Canadian…