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Canadian Environmental Law Association is a legal aid clinic dedicated to environmental equity, justice, and health.

Founded in 1970, CELA is one of the oldest environmental advocates for environmental protection in the country. With funding from Legal Aid Ontario, CELA provides free legal services relating to environmental justice in Ontario, including representing qualifying low-income and vulnerable or disadvantaged communities in litigation. CELA also works on environmental legal education and reform initiatives.

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Comments on the Ontario Power Generation’s Application to Refurbish Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Units 5–8 and to Renew the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station and Pickering Waste Management Facility Operating Licences (Ref. 2026-H-7)

Submission of Canadian Environmental Law Association, on behalf of Durham Nuclear Awareness and Slovenian Home Association regarding an application from Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to refurbish Pickering Nuclear Generating Station and to renew licences for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station

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August 24, 2026

CELA Turns 55!

We recently celebrated this milestone with friends and colleagues in a gathering featuring remarks from Rod Strain (Vice President, Clinic Law Services, Legal Aid Ontario) and an inspiring keynote address from Kathleen Padulo (Director of Environment, Chiefs of Ontario). We were delighted to welcome former staff, students, board members and other special guests to the event.

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