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Tag: Walkerton
CELA in the Courts – An Impressive Track Record Continues
CELA articling student Krystal-Anne Roussel blogs about CELA's legacy of precedent-setting litigation victories, and some of our current cases.
Blog – Walkerton’s Drinking Water Protection Legacy
A look back on the Walkerton drinking water tragedy, and lessons learned for protecting our drinking water today. Written by: Julie Mutis, CELA Communications Intern In May of 2000, the water supply in the town of Walkerton, Ontario was contaminated…
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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…
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Proposed Amendments to Regulation 903 (Water Wells)
Richard Lindgren has written to the Jeff Yurek, the Honorable Minister for the Environment, Conservation and Parks, regarding government proposals that affect water wells in Ontario. Download and read the letter here: CELA Ltr to Minister re Reg 903 changes…
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