Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA)

Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) Equity. Justice. Health. CELA is a legal aid clinic based in Ontario.

The City of Hamilton’s adoption this week of Ontario’s first maximum indoor temperature by-law and pilot program is a we...
10/08/2026

The City of Hamilton’s adoption this week of Ontario’s first maximum indoor temperature by-law and pilot program is a welcome first step toward protecting tenants from dangerous heat.

The 26 degree maximum pilot program is a move in the right direction, but more needs to be done. All tenants across Hamilton deserve safe rental housing.

What has CELA been up to in September? This month's highlights include... - Relief for Durham Region and Toronto residen...
09/29/2026

What has CELA been up to in September?

This month's highlights include...

- Relief for Durham Region and Toronto residents as Pickering Nuclear Generating Station shuts down... for now

- CELA analysis of Bill C-37, the First Nations Clean Water Act

- Further delays on maximum heat by-law in Hamilton

- Comments on framework for new data centres

- Parents can take action to protect their kids from lead in their school drinking water

- New guidance for Environmental Compliance Approvals

– And more!

Swipe through to learn more, and read the full newsletter at https://cela.ca/e-bulletin/

Do you have concerns about pollution in your neighbourhood? Odours, spills, grime, dust…When tackling pollution problems...
09/03/2026

Do you have concerns about pollution in your neighbourhood? Odours, spills, grime, dust…

When tackling pollution problems, it’s really important to gather evidence. You can systematically record your observations about the pollution and your experience.

CELA has a simple Citizen Pollution Diary Template to give you a starting point to record pollution problems in your community.

There is no magic to this template -feel free to adapt it to your circumstances. The goal is to write down details about what you are observing and experiencing in a systematic way – the who, what, where, when, and how of the pollution incident – and to take pictures. Be organized.

Share this template with your neighbours and ask them to record their observations too.

Access the template at cela.ca/citizens-pollution-diary/

What has CELA been up to in August?This month's newsletter includes...- Profiles of our amazing summer students!- Casewo...
08/31/2026

What has CELA been up to in August?

This month's newsletter includes...

- Profiles of our amazing summer students!

- Casework updates about the Deep Geological Repository and the Pickering Nuclear Plant.

- Calling for a broader approach to addressing environmental racism at the federal level.

- Comments on federal discussion papers, including building major projects.

- New webinar and resources about about protecting drinking water for non-municipal systems.

- New fact sheet about the Environmental Registry of Ontario.

Read the full newsletter on our website at https://cela.ca/e-bulletin/

07/07/2026

Extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and intense in Canada. Children are especially vulnerable to heat-related health risks. Many children spend the summer months in child care settings, not all of which are equipped with adequate cooling. How do we ensure that child care settings remain safe and healthy when temperatures rise? This 2-minute video from CPCHE and CCCF outlines simple measures to keep indoor spaces cool during extreme heat events. Intended for child care professionals, the video is also useful for families. Check it out here: https://healthyenvironmentforkids.ca/2026/06/26/videos-on-coping-with-extreme-heat-in-child-care-settings/



Canadian Child Care Federation
National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health - NCCEH-CCNSE
Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA)
For Our Kids
Outdoor Play Canada
Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors
HEPRU - Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit
Canadian Public Health Association

CELA’s 2025 Impact Report shares highlights of fighting for environmental justice for Ontario’s most vulnerable communit...
07/06/2026

CELA’s 2025 Impact Report shares highlights of fighting for environmental justice for Ontario’s most vulnerable communities.

In this year's report, read about:
- Reducing benzene in Aamjiwnaang First Nation
- Protecting tenants and vulnerable residents from the impacts of climate change
- Stopping permits for harmful discharges to water in Grassy Narrows First Nation
- Action on lead contamination in municipal drinking water

Swipe to see what we accomplished together, and read the full report on our website at https://cela.ca/impact-report-2025/

CELA is thrilled to welcome an amazing group of summer law students to our team!
07/02/2026

CELA is thrilled to welcome an amazing group of summer law students to our team!

What has CELA been up to in June?This month's newsletter includes...🌈The long awaited reintroduction of the First Nation...
06/30/2026

What has CELA been up to in June?

This month's newsletter includes...

🌈The long awaited reintroduction of the First Nations Clean Water Act

🌈An action alert on the federal proposal that will cut environmental protection

🌈An alarming proposal to designate Deep Geological Repository as a national interest project

🌈Law reform updates on maximum heat by-laws, mining impacts, and incinerating organic materials

🌈New resources about Canada's
National Pollutant Release Inventory

🌈Opportunities to.... sign up for Grassy Narrows River Run, check out a new presentation on brownfields development, and read our 2025 Impact Report!

Swipe through to learn more, and read the full newsletter at https://cela.ca/e-bulletin/

CELA staff were delighted to receive these beautiful, hand-made, custom paddles as staff service awards at our recent An...
06/24/2026

CELA staff were delighted to receive these beautiful, hand-made, custom paddles as staff service awards at our recent Annual General Meeting!

06/22/2026

Envie de vous laisser inspirer ? Participez à la deuxième séance de la Série de conférences JMAS 2026 pour entendre un groupe captivant de conférencières et conférenciers qui s’appuieront sur des exemples concrets pour mettre en lumière les motivations, les défis et les bienfaits liés à la création de milieux extérieurs naturels et résilients face au climat, ainsi que d’occasions d’apprentissage par le territoire dans les écoles et les services de garde partout au Canada.

Le 23 juin 2026, à 13 h (HNE)

Bienvenue à toutes et à tous ! Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui : https://healthyenvironmentforkids.ca/jmas/campagne-2026-serie-de-conferences/












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