CELA with the Friends of the Attawapiskat River, MiningWatch Canada and Wildlife Conservation Society Canada are once again urging the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines to pause decision making on numerous proposals to issue mineral exploration permits in the Ring of Fire.
Response to proposals to issue multiple explorations in the Ring of Fire
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.
Richard Lindgren summarizes CELA's involvement in a constitutional reference case on Canada's new Impact Assessment Act in the Alberta Court of Appeal. He also explains the new IAA, and the environmental assessment regime that it replaces.
Comments on behalf of the Friends of Attawapiskat River regarding Webequie Supply Road Project and Marten Falls Access Road, draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and draft Indigenous Engagement Plan.
CELA's response to the Ontario's proposal to revoke the MISA regulations that set limits, and require reporting on industrial emitters of pollution.
