Submissions by CELA to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Regarding Discussion Paper on the Proposed Project List

CELA filed a detailed submission that raises various concerns arising from the federal Discussion Paper on proposed revisions to the designated projects list under the Impact Assessment Act.

Blog: Federal Government Proposes Changes to the Impact Assessment Act

This blog by CELA lawyer Richard Lindgren provides an overview of the background and content of the federal government's recently proposed amendments to the Impact Assessment Act.

Blog: Why CELA Intervenes in National Test Cases

Blog authored by Richard D. Lindgren, CELA Counsel As a specialty legal aid clinic in Ontario, CELA is often involved in precedent-setting appellate cases which involve the interpretation or application of the province’s environmental laws. For example, in the Canadian…

Media Release: Ontario Must Assess the Impacts of Mines and Smelters Before They Are Built!

A report released today by MiningWatch Canada (and endorsed by CELA) concludes that every new mine, smelter or refinery in Ontario – or major expansion – must have a thorough environmental assessment before it can go ahead.