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Canada-wide Rules to Strengthen Labelling for Recycling and Composting and Addressing Impacts of Toxic Additives in Plastics

by Julia HambletonOctober 18, 2022October 26, 2022

CELA joins NGOs to respond to federal consultation papers entitled: “Towards Canada-wide rules to strengthen recycling and composting of plastics through accurate labelling” and “A proposed federal plastics registry for producers of plastic products" HEJSupport and CELA followed up with supplementary comments highlighting the need to address toxics in plastics in Canada.

Blog: The failure of Canadian toxics law in Canada means fewer cancerous substances in the air, but more on the ground

by Julia HambletonOctober 12, 2022

The Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) is being amended by Parliament for the first time in two decades and is long overdue for reform. CELA provides opinion on what amendments should be considered in order to protect human health and the environment.

Petition Calling for Examination of Federal Asbestos Regulation and Asbestos Cement Pipes

by Julia HambletonOctober 7, 2022October 26, 2022

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.

Site-Specific Air Standard Approval – Lennox Generating Station

by Julia HambletonSeptember 26, 2022September 27, 2022

CELA has made a submission to the Environmental Registry of Ontario regarding the recent application by Ontario Power Generation for a site-specific air pollution standard for its Lennox Generating Station. If granted, the facility would be entitled to exceed the provincial air pollution standard for sulphur dioxide, oxides of nitrogen and sulphuric acid for a 10-year period.

Ontario Coroner’s Office Must Track Heat-Related Death

by Julia HambletonJuly 27, 2022July 28, 2022

Ontario legal aid clinics call on Ontario Coroner's Office to track extreme heat-related deaths.

Blog: Get the Lead Out … It’s 2022 Already

by April WepplerMay 30, 2022December 29, 2022

A review of lead test results from 47 communities in Ontario illustrates the need for Ontario to adopt a more stringent drinking water standard to ensure safe drinking water.

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