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Canada-wide Rules to Strengthen Labelling for Recycling and Composting and Addressing Impacts of Toxic Additives in Plastics

by Julia HambletonOctober 18, 2022January 30, 2023

CELA joins NGOs to respond to federal consultation papers entitled: “Towards Canada-wide rules to strengthen recycling and composting of plastics through accurate labelling” and “A proposed federal plastics registry for producers of plastic products" HEJSupport and CELA followed up with supplementary comments highlighting the need to address toxics in plastics in Canada.

Petition Calling for Examination of Federal Asbestos Regulation and Asbestos Cement Pipes

by Julia HambletonOctober 7, 2022April 6, 2023

CELA and Prevent Cancer Now submitted a petition to the Federal Commissioner of Environment and Sustainable Development to seek a response from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Health Canada, and other federal departments that address asbestos waste. The purpose of this petition is to examine whether harm to Canadian health is effectively prevented under the current regulation of asbestos and cement pipes containing asbestos.

Submissions on Bill S-5, An Act to Amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act

by Julia HambletonOctober 4, 2022January 30, 2023

CELA has prepared Submissions to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable on Bill S-5, An Act to Amend the Candian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to assist in considering issues related to the control of toxic substances as addressed in Bill S-5.

Proposed Amendments to Bill S-5, An Act to Amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act

by Julia HambletonOctober 4, 2022January 30, 2023

CELA has prepared an amendments document to assist in considering issues related to the control of toxic substances as addressed in Bill S-5. This is a companion document to Submissions to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable on Bill S-5, An Act to Amend the Candian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

Blog: Law Commission Launches Public Consultations on Ontario’s Environmental Bill of Rights

by Julia HambletonOctober 3, 2022January 30, 2023

The Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) has recently commenced public consultations on environmental accountability, rights, responsibilities, and access to justice.

Webinar: Making the Links in Northern Ontario

by April WepplerJune 29, 2022January 30, 2023

Join us for a webinar presenting the updated Making the Links toolkit, addressing the connections between environment, health, and industry in the region.

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