CELA

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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CELA's Latest Activities

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CELA, ACTO, and LIEN Comments on Toronto Public Health Indoor Air Quality Report

CELA, ACTO and LIEN have provided comments to Toronto Public Health on its efforts to improve indoor air quality.

July 10, 2026

CELA Submission on GEPR Energy Canada Inc. Environmental Compliance Approval ERO #026-0523

CELA comments on GEPR Energy Canada Ltd’s application for a renewal of its Environmental Compliance Approval for air and noise

July 10, 2026

Submission: CELA response to proposed updates to Schedule I.3 of the Contraventions Regulations

CELA response to proposed updates to Schedule I.3 of the Contraventions Regulations

July 7, 2026

Comments on Draft Integrated Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines, Deep Geological Repository

We the Nuclear Free North Comments on Draft Integrated Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines, Deep Geological Repository

July 3, 2026

Comments on Proposed Changes to Pest Control Products Act

Comments on the federal proposal to amend the Pest Control Product Act through the introduction of Omnibus Bill C-30 and

July 3, 2026

June 2026 Newsletter – Intervenor, Volume 54, Number 2

Reintroduction of First Nations Clean Water Act and an alarming proposal to designate DGR as a national interest project.

June 30, 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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