Prioritizing Passage of Strong CEPA Critical to Protecting Health and Environment for Future Generations
In our June issue, we talked about a number of federal environmental bills that were at a critical phase in the parliamentary process. Key amongst these is Bill C-28, an Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), which has yet to be passed.
CELA continues to advocate for changes to Bill C-28 by engaging with elected members and co-hosting a webinar with Nature Canada that outlined key issues such as the right to a healthy environment, impacts on vulnerable populations, amendments to Schedule 1 – List of Toxic Substances, and Part 6 on Genetically Engineered Organisms.
CELA law interns also recently prepared a webinar on Bill C-28, aimed at students, with a focus on proposals to the bill in the evaluation and listing of toxic substances, consideration of Gender Based Analysis, and the importance of a federal commitment to protect vulnerable groups from toxic substances.
In the coming weeks, CELA anticipates releasing its full analysis of Bill C-28 in preparation for the coming fall parliamentary session.