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.
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Legal Action Launched Against Ontario’s Omnibus Bill 197
Defending the health and prosperity of communities and the environment.
Growth Plan for Greater Golden Horseshoe
Joint submission from more than 60 environmental NGO's commenting on proposed changes to the Growth Plan of the Greater Golden Horseshoe in order to maintain existing protections for water sources.
Notice of Application to Divisional Court for Judicial Review – Bill 197 (COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020)
ONTARIO SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE (Divisional Court) BETWEEN: EARTHROOTS COALITION, CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ASSOCIATION, FEDERATION OF ONTARIO NATURALISTS carrying on business as ONTARIO NATURE, MICHEL KOOSTACHIN, and COOPER PRICE, a minor by his litigation guardian ELLIE PRICE Applicants - and…
CELA in the Courts – An Impressive Track Record Continues
CELA articling student Krystal-Anne Roussel blogs about CELA's legacy of precedent-setting litigation victories, and some of our current cases.
Ontario’s post-COVID economic recovery bill: a big miss for a green and just recovery
Toronto – In an enormous piece of legislation, tabled this week as Bill 197, the Ontario government proposes changes to over eleven laws, many of them directly affecting the health of our communities and environment.