CELA Counsel Theresa McClenaghan and Rick Lindgren weigh in on drinking water safety risks for many communities and First Nations across Ontario as raised by the Auditor General’s 2019 Annual Report.
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Articling Position 2020-2021
Download the PDF below For the application details of the articling position for the 2020-2021 term, download the PDF here: CELA_Articling_Posting_2020-21
January 2020 Bulletin
Inside CELA CELA Turns 50! For more than 50 years, CELA has been on the frontlines, fighting to make our environment cleaner, healthier, and safer for everyone. Through client representation projects like the Walkerton Inquiry, intervening in environmental cases at…
Toxic Exposures and the Workplace
Environment and health NGOs and labour unions have long pointed to the lack of attention the federal government accords workplace exposures in its assessments and management of toxic chemicals. However, we are presently at a unique crossroads where government may…
Canada is Urged to Stop the Recycling of Products with Globally Banned Toxic Flame Retardants: Groups Seek Greater Protection to the Environment and Health
Download the Media Release here: Press Release – Recycling Exemption January 29 2020 Ottawa, Canada – Only a small group of countries continues taking advantage of a loophole in the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) that allow banned…
Friends of the Attawapiskat River comments on Ring of Fire
Comments on behalf of the Friends of Attawapiskat River regarding Webequie Supply Road Project and Marten Falls Access Road, draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and draft Indigenous Engagement Plan.
Environmental Law 2020: Looking Down the Road
CELA Counsel Rick Lindgren looks ahead to environmental law matters that litigators and legislators can expect in 2020.
Water Wells Remain at Risk in Ontario
CELA Counsel Theresa McClenaghan and Rick Lindgren weigh in on drinking water safety risks for many communities and First Nations across Ontario as raised by the Auditor General’s 2019 Annual Report.
Annual Report 2019
CELA’s Annual Report provides highlights of our casework, public legal education, and law reform work.
December 2019 Bulletin
CELA’s December Bulletin – A Look Back at 2019! Holiday Message from CELA’s Executive Director Seasons greetings! In this season of reflection, we take time to share with you a few key highlights from the past year. The following summaries…
Environmental Law 2020: Looking Down the Road
CELA Counsel Rick Lindgren looks ahead to environmental law matters that litigators and legislators can expect in 2020.