CELA supports the ECCC order to the petrochemical industry in the Sarnia area that stores and processes benzene. The post Media Release: CELA Reacts to Significant Order issued under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act appeared first on Canadian Environmental Law Association ..read more

CELA is pleased to congratulate Theresa McClenaghan, CELA Executive Director, on the announcement that she will receive an honorary doctorate from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) this spring. TMU awards honorary degrees to those who have made extraordinary contributions to: Academia… Read More Blog: Theresa McClenaghan Receives Prestigious Recognition The post Blog: Theresa McClenaghan Receives Prestigious Recognition appeared first on Canadian Environmental Law Association ..read more

There have been recent reports from various sources stating that Public Health Ontario has plans to phase out public access to free bacteriological testing for private water wells. The proposed “gradual discontinuation” of this important testing service was described in… Read More Request for Commitment of Continued Public Funding of Bacteriological Private Well Testing The post Request for Commitment of Continued Public Funding of Bacteriological Private Well Testing appeared first on Canadian Environmental Law Association ..read more

CELA makes the following recommendations on the proposed Provincial Planning Statement 2024. CELA recommends that the Growth Plan be maintained. The proposed PPS 2024 will encourage sprawl development and will not adequately protect wetlands. The post Submission: CELA Comments on the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, ERO No. 019-8462 appeared first on Canadian Environmental Law Association ..read more

CELA makes recommendations to significantly amend Bill 185, Schedule 12, which would remove long-standing public appeal rights on the adoption or amendment of Official Plans and Zoning By-Laws to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The post CELA Comments on Proposed Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024, ERO # 019-8369 appeared first on Canadian Environmental Law Association ..read more

Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) and the Ontario Municipal Water Association (OMWA) call on the provincial government to reduce the amount of lead allowed in our drinking water. The post Application for Review of Lead in Drinking Water Standard under the Environmental Bill of Rights appeared first on Canadian Environmental Law Association ..read more

LIEN, CELA and ACTO welcome Ontario’s announcement that it is increasing the income eligibility threshold for the Ontario Electricity Support Program. The post Communiqué de presse : Éliminer le plomb de l’eau potable en Ontario appeared first on Canadian Environmental Law Association ..read more

CELA comments on proposed new Minister's permit and review powers under the Conservation Authorities Act. The post appeared first on Canadian Environmental Law Association ..read more

LIEN, CELA and ACTO welcome Ontario’s announcement that it is increasing the income eligibility threshold for the Ontario Electricity Support Program. The post Media release: Get the Lead Out of Ontario Drinking Water appeared first on Canadian Environmental Law Association ..read more

CELA Pickering Extension Submission–April 26 2024 The post appeared first on Canadian Environmental Law Association ..read more