Free webinar on November 30th, 2023 to learn about the work of CAREX-Canada, a multi-institution team that provides a body of knowledge about Canadians' exposures to known and suspected carcinogens where people live and work.
Tag: occupational health and safety (OHS)
Petition Calling for Examination of Federal Asbestos Regulation and Asbestos Cement Pipes
CELA and Prevent Cancer Now submitted a petition to the Federal Commissioner of Environment and Sustainable Development to seek a response from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Health Canada, and other federal departments that address asbestos waste. The purpose of this petition is to examine whether harm to Canadian health is effectively prevented under the current regulation of asbestos and cement pipes containing asbestos.
Asbestos Remediation in Ontario Schools
Fact sheet for parents and students.
Blog: Collaborating on Carcinogens: our CELA-CAREX Canada Working Group
Joanne Telfer with CAREX Canada and Kathleen Cooper with CELA blog about our two organizations ongoing collaboration sharing our respective policy and research information and expertise on carcinogens.
Strengthening producers responsibility for the Blue Box Program/Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act
ENGO joint response to regulatory proposals regarding blue box recycling and composting.
Blog: Concerns raised about Ontario’s environmental assessment changes
CELA Counsel Richard Lindgren lays out concerns about environmental law changes in Bill 197, focusing on proposed revisions to the Environmental Assessment Act. Article originally published in The Lawyers Daily.