Media Release: Federal Government Misses Opportunity to Protect Canadians from Toxic Substances and Genetically Modified Organisms

Federal Government Misses Opportunity to Protect Canadians from Toxic Substances and Genetically Modified Organisms Immediate Release June 13, 2023 Toronto, Ottawa, Winnipeg - By approving a deeply disappointing Bill S-5 (amending the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 or “CEPA") this week, Parliament…

Blog: Bill S-5: is there time to improve federal control of toxic substances and genetically modified organisms?

By Joe Castrilli, CELA counsel and Fe de Leon, CELA senior researcher This opinion piece originally appeared in the April 26th, 2023 issue of The Hill Times. Reprinted with permission. Parliament has one last chance to bring control of toxic…

Government Response to Petition: How protective and how transparent is the Canadian government response to the Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Class of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in water, products, and waste?

Government responses were received in response to the petition submitted to the Office of the Auditor General of Canada from multiple NGOs.

Blog: Will Vulnerable Populations Be More, Less, or Remain the Same, Vulnerable as a Result of Bill S-5 Amendments to CEPA?

Will Vulnerable Populations Be More, Less, or Remain the Same, Vulnerable as a Result of Bill S-5 Amendments to CEPA? Blog by Joseph F. Castrilli, Counsel and Fe de Leon, Senior Researcher, CELA In mid-February 2023, the federal environment minister…