Media Release The Canadian Environmental Law Association applauded the introduction of a Bill to address strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) in Ontario. “The bill will protect Ontarians from the chilling impact that SLAPPs have on people publicly voicing their…
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Media Release Today, over 50 public interest and not-for-profit groups from Canada and the US are calling on the Government of Canada to take urgent action to prohibit the use of triclosan in consumer and institutional products. Triclosan is used…
Media Release Joint release from CELA, CAREX Canada, and CARST Toronto – In a report released today and in time for Radon Action Month, the Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) concludes that Canadians need better legal protection from radon gas, a known carcinogen. “We…
Media Release Ask Finance Minister Joe Oliver, Health Minister Rona Ambrose, and Your MP to Support a Tax Credit for Radon Remediation It's Radon Action Month Get yourself a radon test kit! Get the good one – a minimum three…
Media Release CELA's Executive Director Theresa McClenaghan has co-authored a new publication, Ontario Water Law, with fellow environmental lawyer Julie Abouchar. "This book is most timely. This is a valuable contribution and will assist lawyers, regulators and policy makers in protecting…
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Media Release In a detailed ruling released yesterday, Ontario’s Environmental Review Tribunal has granted Tyendinaga Township residents permission to appeal the issuance of a water-taking permit to a local quarry operator. Several months ago, the Ministry of the Environment issued…
