CELA makes the following recommendations on the proposed Provincial Planning Statement 2024. CELA recommends that the Growth Plan be maintained. The proposed PPS 2024 will encourage sprawl development and will not adequately protect wetlands.
Category: Law Reform
CELA Comments on Proposed Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024, ERO # 019-8369
CELA makes recommendations to significantly amend Bill 185, Schedule 12, which would remove long-standing public appeal rights on the adoption or amendment of Official Plans and Zoning By-Laws to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
Application for Review of Lead in Drinking Water Standard under the Environmental Bill of Rights
Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) and the Ontario Municipal Water Association (OMWA) call on the provincial government to reduce the amount of lead allowed in our drinking water.
Comments on Proposed New Minister’s Permit and Review Powers Under the Conservation Authorities Act
CELA comments on proposed new Minister's permit and review powers under the Conservation Authorities Act.
Submission: CELA Response to Reduction in the Release of Volatile Organic Compounds Regulations
CELA is providing its initial comments on the proposed regulations aimed to reduce emissions of toxic air pollutants including VOCs (such as benzene, a known carcinogen) and even methane gases.
Brief: CELA Comments on Proposed EBR Exemption of Orders under Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act
CELA submitted a brief opposing the Ontario government's proposal to exempt certain orders under the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act from the public consultation requirements of Part II of the EBR.