On April 7, 2022, the Government of Canada released the budget for 2022-2023, “A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable.” The budget contains several proposals and updates on federal freshwater programs. Highlights include: clean drinking water for First Nations communities, freshwater protections, and monitoring of plastic waste in water systems.
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NGO Comments on the draft of Canada’s Great Lakes Strategy for PFOS, PFOA and LC-PFCAs Risk Management
A submission by 27 non-governmental organizations (updated as of June 1, 2021) in response to the draft of Canada's Great Lakes Strategy for PFOS, PFOA and LC-PFCAs Risk Management (draft Strategy) released on April 26, 2021. This submission was originally submitted May 26, 2021.
Speak Up on How and Where to Grow Ontario’s Greenbelt – Guelph-Wellington, Webinar
Speak Up on How and Where to Grow Ontario’s Greenbelt - Information Session for Guelph-Wellington Webinar originally aired March 25, 2021 Ontario’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is seeking feedback on ways to grow the size of the Greenbelt.…
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Speak Up on How and Where to Grow Ontario’s Greenbelt – Brantford, Brant County Webinar
Speak Up on How and Where to Grow Ontario’s Greenbelt - Information Session for Greenbelt-West Ontario’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is seeking feedback on ways to grow the size of the Greenbelt. This is an important opportunity for…
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Proposal to Develop a Canada Water Agency
Submissions of CELA to the Government of Canada regarding the proposal to develop a Canada Water Agency
Blog: Just Because We Can’t See It
CELA Counsel Jacqueline Wilson blogs about the dangers of lead exposure, and CELA's call to action to remove lead from Ontario's drinking water.