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Blog: It is time to end toxic recycling – Canadian global position to abandon recycling exemption needed for a safe circular economy

by Robert HuffApril 30, 2019March 19, 2021

Blog post by Olga Speranskaya and Fe de Leon, Health and Environment Justice Support (HEJ Support) and Canadian Environmental Law Association on April 30, 2019 Health and Environment Justice Support (HEJSupport) and Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) have appealed to…

Media Release: Toxic Chemicals Found in Canadian Toys & Consumer Products Made of Recycled Plastics: Health and Environmental groups urge immediate action by Canada to withdraw recycling exemption for toxic flame retardants under the Stockholm Convention

by Robert HuffApril 16, 2019March 1, 2021

Media Release Ottawa, Canada - A recent analysis of consumer products sold in Canada made from recycled plastics has revealed toxic flame-retardant contamination in some hair accessories, children's toys, and other plastic products. Canada is one of the few countries that…

Blog: Federal Credibility on Radon Undermined by Sluggish Action on Canada Labour Code

by Robert HuffApril 12, 2019March 19, 2021

Blog post by Kathleen Cooper and Christina Persad, CELA Senior Researcher and CELA Legal Intern on April 12, 2019 We all know about the latency of carcinogens. Many years – literally decades - can pass between exposure and cancer onset. The science…

Blog: Financial Incentives for Radon Mitigation: Logical Next Steps for a Priority Indoor Air Pollutant

by Robert HuffMarch 18, 2019March 19, 2021

Blog post by Kathleen Cooper and Yvonne Mazurak, CELA Senior Researcher and CELA Legal Intern on March 18, 2019 Among indoor pollutants, radon is a top priority for two key reasons. First, scientific evidence clearly links radon to lung cancer. Second, many Canadians…

RentSafe: Intersectoral Action on Healthy Housing for Tenants on Low Income

by Robert HuffJanuary 16, 2019July 3, 2020

Slide deck is linked below. Webinar also available on youtube: Title: RentSafe: Intersectoral Action on Healthy Housing for Tenants on Low Income - ACLCO Webinar Slide deck for webinar sponsored by the Association of Community Legal Clinics of Ontario (ACLCO)…

Blog: Chronicles from the North

by Robert HuffOctober 19, 2018March 19, 2021

FRANCAIS Blog post by Kerrie Blaise , CELA Counsel on October 19, 2018 Last month, CELA was excited to announce its expansion of legal services in Northern Ontario. Six weeks into the pilot project, we are happy to share what we’ve heard and how…

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