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OTTAWA (ON), Feb. 9, 2022
OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 9, 2022/CNW/ Canadians expect their government protect their health, and the environment from toxic chemicals and other harmful pollutants. The Government of today CanadaIt was a significant step forward in achieving this goal.
The bill was introduced by Government in the Senate Act to Strengthen Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada, which would modernize Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999(CEPA) for first time in 20 years and make related amendments. Food and Drugs Act.
CEPA is Canada’sCanada’s environmental protection law is a cornerstone. CEPA has been used over the years to protect our water from plastic microbeads, ban asbestos and prohibit the use BPA (bisphenol A), in baby bottles. This bill will be reintroduced by the Government to strengthen and update CEPA to keep pace with changing science on the risks associated harmful chemicals and pollutants.
First, the bill establishes a right in federal law for the first-ever time a healthy environment. Canada. Canadians would be involved in the development of the framework to implement this right. This right would ensure strong protections for Canadians, regardless of where they live or who they are. It would also emphasize the protection of vulnerable Canadians who may have been more frequently exposed to harmful chemicals. Everyone deserves a healthy home.
The bill would also encourage companies to switch to safer chemicals for the environment or human health. The bill would require the creation of a new plan for chemicals management priorities. It would also propose a new regime for managing toxic substances of highest danger. CEPA would require risk assessments to consider real life exposure to cumulative effects of substances on Canadians and the environment. Proposed amendments would allow for the creation of a Watch List, which is publically available. This will allow Canadians and businesses to identify substances they wish to avoid.
The Government of Canada will take a significant step in modernizing CEPA. CanadaTo protect the environment and health of people.
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“All Canadians deserve a healthy environment. This bill is a major step towards protecting Canadians’ health, as well as the health of the lands, lakes, and forests that we all love. This bill is now a top priority for our Government. We are giving ourselves the best chance of seeing it ratified by this Parliament. I urge all Parliamentarians and others to work together to get this bill passed quickly for Canadians.
The Honourable Steven Guilbeault Minister of Environment and Climate Change
“Science has advanced tremendously since CEPA was last updated twenty years ago. To bring CEPA in line with current knowledge about the risks associated exposure to chemicals, strengthening CEPA will help protect the environment and the health for all Canadians, especially the most vulnerable.
Jean-Yves Duclos is Minister of Health.
“It is an honor and a great pleasure to sponsor the event. Act to Strengthen Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada. This legislation can help all of us become better stewards for our environment. CanadaWe can make the world a better place for ourselves and the generations to come.”
Senator Stan Kutcher
Quick facts
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The Act to Strengthen Environmental Protection for a Healthier CanadaIt was first introduced in the 40th Parliament in April 2021as Bill C-28. It has been reintroduced in the Senate today as Bill S-5.
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CEPA has had real consequences for the lives of Canadians as well as the environment. CEPA’s actions have been a success over the years.
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Canadians will be invited to consult with the Government about a range of actions under existing Acts. This includes proposed amendments that would increase supply chain transparency, strengthen mandatory labelling, update regulations on products from biotechnology, and propose amendments. Cosmetic Regulations.
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