An update on the the CNSC public hearings regarding the proposed Near Surface Disposal Facility (NSDF) for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Chalk River site.
Blog: Last Day of Chalk River Nuclear Landfill Hearing
Tag: vulnerable communities
Blog: Environmental Justice a Key Pillar in National Adaptation Strategy
CELA's reflections on the the Government of Canada's final version of the National Adaptation Strategy.
Brief: Ontario Works and/or Ontario Disability Support Program Discretionary Benefits – Cooling Devices
As the frequency of extreme heat events occurs, the need for cooling devices increases. Those without access to cool spaces during extreme heat events can be subjected to prolonged exposure. Such exposure can cause loss of internal temperature regulation which…
Blog: New Report Gives Recommendations on Ending Energy Poverty for Northern Ontarians
In March 2023, the Low-Income Energy Network (LIEN) and Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) published Pathway Out of Energy Poverty in Northern Ontario, a report assessing energy affordability programs available to low-income people in Northern Ontario.
IESO Pathways to Decarbonization Study
CELA and Low-Income Energy Network (LIEN) have submitted comments to the Independent Electricity Systems Operator (IESO) regarding their Pathways to Decarbonization Study (ERO# 6647019).
Media Release: Maximum Heat By-Law Necessary to Protect Vulnerable Communities
CELA and LIEN call on Hamilton Public Health Committee to protect vulnerable communities from extreme heat events by creating a maximum heat by-law Immediate Release May 12, 2023 Hamilton - Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) and the Low-Income Energy Network (LIEN)…
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