Media Release Joint media release from CELA, MiningWatch Canada, Wildlands League, and Wildlife Conservation Society Canada Toronto – In the wake of yesterday’s damning report by Ontario Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk in which she directed harsh criticism at the province’s environmental assessment (EA)…
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Blog: 30 in 30 – Confessions of a CELA Lifer
Blog post by Richard D. Lindgren, CELA Counsel on February 2, 2016 Incredibly, 2016 marks my 30th year at CELA. Since it is customary to sit back and reflect upon such milestones, here are 30 memories (good, bad and ugly) over the…
Blog: A Balanced Federal Budget Over the Long-Term
Blog post by Annie Bérubé, Manager, Green Budget Coalition on April 2, 2015 Finance Minister Joe Oliver today announced that Economic Action Plan 2015 will be tabled on April 21, 2015 and reiterated the Government of Canada’s commitment to a balanced budget.…
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Comments on the proposed mining Class EA
Title: Comments on the proposed mining Class EA (for certain MNDM activities under the Mining Act) Resource Type: Commentary Content: L-MNDM_class_ea (Oct.4.2012) # of Pages: 7 Date authored: October 4, 2012 Publication number: 866 Author/s: Kyra Bell-Pasht Author Organization: Canadian…
Letter Calling on Quebec Premier Jean Charest to Stop Government Support to Quebec Asbestos Industry
Title: Letter Calling on Quebec Premier Jean Charest to Stop Government Support to Quebec Asbestos Industry Resource Type: Letter Content: L-Charest-asbestos-Eng # of Pages: 4 Date authored: June 11, 2012 Author/s: 40 signatory organizations
How Canada Regulates Nuclear Power
CELA Counsel and Executive Director Theresa McClenaghan explains the regulation nuclear power and uranium mining in Canada including areas of federal and provincial jurisdiction, the role of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, environmental assessment, public participation, and more. Download slide…