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NGO comments to new requirements for reporting releases of criteria air contaminants and speciated volatile organic compounds to the National Pollutant Release Inventory

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CELA and various NGOs submitted comments and recommendations to the following consultation document released for public comments: Changes to the National Pollutant Release Inventory substance list for 2022, related to the Chemicals Management Plan Consultation document, March 2021. Our comments and recommendations below follow up on initial comments provided as early engagement through the work of the NPRI Multi-Stakeholder Work Group.

NGO comments to Changes to the National Pollutant Release Inventory substance list for 2022

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CELA and several other NGOs have provided comments and recommendations to the consultation document released for public comments: New requirements for reporting releases of criteria air contaminants and speciated volatile organic compounds to the National Pollutant Release Inventory, Consultation document, March 2021. Our comments and recommendations build upon initial comments provided as early engagement.

NGO Comments on the draft of Canada’s Great Lakes Strategy for PFOS, PFOA and LC-PFCAs Risk Management

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A submission by 27 non-governmental organizations (updated as of June 1, 2021) in response to the draft of Canada's Great Lakes Strategy for PFOS, PFOA and LC-PFCAs Risk Management (draft Strategy) released on April 26, 2021.  This submission was originally submitted May 26, 2021.

Bill C-230, An Act Respecting the Development of a National Strategy to Redress Environmental Racism

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CELA support the passing of Bill C-230: An Act Respecting the Development of a National Strategy to Redress Environmental Racism as opportunity for the government to address the inequities facing vulnerable communities, particularly racialized communities facing harm from environmental pollution and polluting practices by ensuring remedies are integrated effectively into existing environmental legislation or passing additional legislation and policies.

Media Release – Federal Budget Offers Promise for a Green and Just Recovery

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CELA is pleased that today’s federal budget contains ambitious targets and new programs to fight climate change and protect biodiversity, while considering impacts on vulnerable communities and workers. These are all important building blocks for a Green and Just Recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Blog – Long Awaited Amendments to CEPA: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly on Chemicals and Environmental Rights

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CELA Counsel Joe Castrilli and Researcher Fe de Leon blog about Bill C-28 amending the Canadian Environmental Protection Act