Hamilton is Ontario's first city to implement a maximum temperature by-law, through a pilot program in Ward 2.
Blog: Hamilton Takes the Lead on Protecting Tenants from Extreme Heat
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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.
Blog: Back to school means it’s time to ask about lead in school drinking water
As back-to-school gets underway, CELA recommends that parents and caregivers take steps to help protect kids from being exposed to lead in their drinking water.
Blog: Federal Court of Appeal Ruling Dismisses the Appeal of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Federal Court of Appeal Ruling Dismisses the Appeal of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd. in Species at Risk Case
Blog: Toronto City Council Must Deliver on Promise of a Draft Maximum Heat By-Law
CELA supports recent efforts by Toronto City Council to move forward with protections for tenants against dangerous extreme heat.
Blog: No Safe Haven – Wildfire Smoke and Extreme Heat are Trapping Tenants
Tenants should not have to choose between breathing toxic smoke outside or enduring deadly heat inside.