Richard Lindgren writes that CELA is concerned that exemptions from the Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) during the COVID-19 pandemic go too far and avoid public scrutiny unnecessarily.
Tag: public health
Response to BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. 10-Year Licence Renewal for its Peterborough and Toronto Facilities
A review of Human Health and Environmental Protections in Response to BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. 10-Year Licence Renewal. Intervention by the Citizens Against Radioactive Neighbourhoods (CARN) to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Clean Water Act – Application for Review
Richard Lindgren and Theresa McClenaghan, CELA counsel, wrote a letter in reply to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks' response to CELA's application for review under the Environmental Bill of Rights of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a significant regulation that affects drinking water in Ontario.
Climate Law and Vulnerable Communities
CELA Counsel and Executive Director Theresa McClenaghan addresses the question: How far does Canadian law extend to protect those most impacted by climate change?
Water Wells Remain at Risk in Ontario
CELA Counsel Theresa McClenaghan and Rick Lindgren weigh in on drinking water safety risks for many communities and First Nations across Ontario as raised by the Auditor General's 2019 Annual Report.
Application for Review of Ontario’s Clean Water Act
Richard Lindgren and Theresa McClenaghan, CELA counsel, have submitted an application for review under the Environmental Bill of Rights of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a significant regulation that affects drinking water in Ontario. Download their application here: 1308-EBR…