Ontario is putting children at risk by allowing higher levels of lead in school drinking water than most of the country.
Category: Media Release
Media Release: Ontario Must Fix Broken Air Pollution System to Protect Public Health
CELA calls on the provincial government to strengthen its cumulative air pollution policy so all communities are equally protected.
Media Release: Ontario municipalities must end partial lead pipe replacement and commit to a lead-free future
CELA calls on Ontario municipalities to work towards a lead-free future.
Media Release: Only Projects That Check All 7 Boxes Deserve the Greenlight
Groups urge federal government to adopt clear standards for defining “national interest” under Bill C5.
Media Release: Legal right to a healthy environment in Canada starts to take form
Advocates outline priorities under new ECCC framework for implementing the right.
Media Advisory: Anniversary of Walkerton Tragedy Reminder of Ongoing Risks to Drinking Water
On the 25th anniversary of the Walkerton tragedy, CELA emphasizes the ongoing risks to drinking water in Ontario, especially in non-municipal systems, and calls for the implementation of the Auditor General’s recommendations.