City of Hamilton is the first municipality in Ontario to pass a municipal maximum heat by-law.
Media Statement: Legal clinics applaud Hamilton’s maximum indoor temperature by-law
April Weppler
Media Release: Public concerns sidelined in nuclear licensing decisions, new report finds
A new report finds that the design of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s regulatory process leaves significant public concerns unresolved when major licensing decisions are made.
Blog: Hamilton Takes the Lead on Protecting Tenants from Extreme Heat
Hamilton is Ontario's first city to implement a maximum temperature by-law, through a pilot program in Ward 2.
Joint Submission: Correspondence respecting Report PED26074, Development of an Adequate Temperature By-law and Pilot Program (City of Hamilton)
CELA, ACORN Hamilton, and Environment Hamilton, made a joint written submission to Hamilton City Council, urging Councillors to vote for a strong adequate temperature by-law.
Blog: The Unjustifiable Demise of Federal Environmental Law
Under the banner of "building Canada strong," the federal government is rapidly dismantling key environmental protections. CELA examines Bill C-39 and calls for its withdrawal.
Report: Acknowledged and Deferred: Intervenor Influence in CNSC Licensing Decisions
New report finds the design of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s (CNSC) regulatory process leaves significant public concerns unresolved.