Blog: Bill S-5: is there time to improve federal control of toxic substances and genetically modified organisms?

By Joe Castrilli, CELA counsel and Fe de Leon, CELA senior researcher This opinion piece originally appeared in the April 26th, 2023 issue of The Hill Times. Reprinted with permission. Parliament has one last chance to bring control of toxic…

Friends of the Attawapiskat River File Submission with UN Human Rights Council

The Friends of the Attawapiskat River, represented by legal counsel at the CELA, welcome this opportunity toprovide its submission to the United Nations (UN) for the purpose of its Expert Mechanism pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 33/25.3.

Ontario’s Long-Term Energy Planning Framework

 The Ministry of Energy, Northern Development, and Mines is reviewing Ontario’s long-term energy planning framework with a view to implementing a new, more transparent, predictable, and reliable planning process. CELA with the Low Income Energy Network (LIEN) has responded to this consultation (ERO #019-3007).

Proposal to Develop a Canada Water Agency

Submissions of CELA to the Government of Canada regarding the proposal to develop a Canada Water Agency

Letter to Canada and Ontario Calling for a Moratorium in the Ring of Fire to Protect Watersheds and Indigenous Rights

CELA joins leading Indigenous and environmental organizations in calling for this moratorium. Our Statement has been sent in a letter to the Prime Minister, Premier of Ontario, and Ministers of Environment.