Law student Ryan Chawner's blog post focuses on law reform efforts in connection with the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, namely the intersection of toxic substances and environmental rights.
Tag: Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)
Supplementary Factum of the Intervenors filed in the Supreme Court of Canada – federal role in carbon pricing
Supplementary factum filed in the Supreme Court of Canada
The Growing Threat of PFAS, the Forever Chemicals
Two webinars focused on the growing threat of PFAS in the Great Lakes basin.
Letter to PM: Hold Strong on Environmental Laws During Pandemic
CELA and 15 other organizations have written a letter to the Prime Minister urging the government to resist pressure to weaken or delay the implementation of federal environmental laws during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Addressing toxic substances, Circular Framework and Life Cycle Approach for Plastics: Response to Draft Science Assessment of Plastic Pollution
CELA, Citizens' Network on Waste Management, and Health and Environment Justice Support (HEJSupport) argue in favour of designating plastic as toxic, as well as other measures that would strengthen environmental protection and disclosure requirements around plastic production and use.
Advancing Health and Equity Through Air Quality Protection
Communications Intern Julie Mutis interviews CELA staff to explore our work in addressing air quality issues affecting vulnerable communities