Policy Letter: MbEN joins the Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) to call for meaningful improvements to Bill S-5’s updates the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)

MbEN joins the Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) to call for meaningful improvements to Bill S-5’s updates the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)

Canada is poised to update the Canadian Environmental Protection Act for the first time since 1999. CELA has studied these changes and has provided many amendments, including updates that maintain the seriousness of listed toxic substances, prioritize environmental health without loopholes, and a strong definition of environmental justice. The full document of CELA’s amendments can be found here.