News in Environmental Law
Torontonians, you have new rights to know more about your environment
The ChemTRAC data base has begun to generate new information on 25 of the most health threatening substances found in Toronto's air.
Groups Applaud Government's Anti-SLAPP Bill
Public interest groups applaud a proposed new law that would allow Ontario citizens to speak out without fear of damaging lawsuits meant to intimidate them.
Canadian Environmental Law Association newsletter now available
Topics include database that tracks hazardous substances in Toronto, protection of First Nations drinking water, CELA's submission to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, and CELA's new blog.
Native bands challenge omnibus budget bill in court
Two native bands are asking for a judicial review of the environmental provisions in two budget bills because of proposed changes to the Fisheries Act and the Navigable Waters Protection Act.
November 2012 Canadian Environmental Law Association newsletter now available
Topics in this issue include the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement Protocol, CELA's submission to the Canada-China Foreign Investment Protection Agreement, and withdrawl of the mega quarry proposal.
September 2012 Northwest Community Legal Clinic newsletter is now available
The September 2012 issue of the Northwest Community Legal Clinic newsletter has articles on the Home Repairs Benefit, capping discretionary benefits, Ministry of Labour mandatory posters, age discrimination complaint, changes to psychiatry guidebook, and closing of the Experimental Lakes Area research centre.
Ecojustice lauded for innovative legal clinic
Founded in 2007, Ecojustice's legal clinic has proven to be a win-win arrangement for the University of Ottawa and Ecojustice, a non-governmental organization that focuses on using the law to protect the environment.
The Your Legal Rights webinars are now available as an audio podcast
You can now subscribe to an audio podcast of the Your Legal Rights public legal education webinars to listen to them on your computer, your mobile device, or MP3 player.
A rough guide to Bill C-38
With C-38 set to soon return to the House for a final showdown, Macleans presents a rough guide to the controversial budget bill.
November 10: Register today for CLEO's webinar on Childrens' Environmental Health Rights
Date November 10, 2011
Time 10 a.m. - 11 am
Where Online
This webinar gives service providers and advocates information about childrens' vulnerability to toxic substances and describes strategies for public education and outreach on the issues involved.
