Canadian Environmental Protection Act – Legal Developments and Emerging Issues
Presented by the CBA Alberta Environmental Law South Section
On Demand. Originally presented on November 4, 2024.
The Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) is a cornerstone of federal environmental legislation, regulating toxic substances, pollution prevention, and greenhouse gas emissions. Practitioners Jennifer Fairfax (Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP) and Lindsay Beck (Ecojustice) offer an overview of the CEPA regulatory framework, its historical legal foundations, and its evolution. The panel will explore recent and upcoming legal developments, including Responsible Plastic Use Coalition v. Canada, the Clean Electricity Regulations, and potential additions to the toxic substances list.
SPEAKERS
Jennifer Fairfax (Partner, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP)
Lindsay Beck (Staff Lawyer, Ecojustice)
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