CELA recently sent a letter to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, requesting that the Minister use his authority under the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993, and provide additional notice and comment and enhanced public participation opportunities in relation…
Read More Brief: Request to Improve Consultation for Site-Specific Standards
After the passage of Bill S-5, CELA provides a short list of what still needs to be done and what should be corrected in the amendment of CEPA.
New map showing locations of known or suspected PFAS contamination at airports and military bases across Canada raises questions about drinking water quality in nearby communities.
Map and accompanying table showing PFAS contamination sites in airports and military bases in Canada
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…
It will be hard for Canada to declare that it has protected ‘30 by 30’ if the humans and wildlife within those zones continue to be subjected to some of the most pernicious substances on the planet. By Joe Castrilli,…
Read More Will Bill S-5 amendments undermine Canada’s international biodiversity commitments?
