OTTAWA (ON), Feb. 9, 2022/CNW/ Canadians expect their government protect their health, and the environment from harmful chemicals. The Government of Today CanadaA significant step forward was taken to achieve this.
The bill was introduced in the Senate by the Government 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 for years to prevent plastic microbeads entering our water, ban asbestos and prohibit the use BPA (bisphenol A), in baby bottles. The Government will reintroduce this bill to strengthen and update CEPA in order to keep up with the changing science regarding the risks associated with toxic chemicals and pollutants.
First, the bill establishes a right in federal law for the first-ever time a healthy environment. Canada. With the participation of Canadians, the framework for implementing this right would be created. This right would provide strong protections to Canadians regardless of their location or gender. It also highlights the need to protect vulnerable Canadians who may be more exposed to toxic chemicals. Everyone deserves a healthy home.
The bill would encourage companies to switch to safer chemicals for the environment, and 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’s proposed amendments would require that risk assessments take into account real life exposure to the cumulative effects substances have on Canadians or the environmental. 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.
“I am honored and excited to sponsor the Act to Strengthen Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada. This legislation can help us all be better stewards our environment. CanadaIt is a better world for us and the future generations.
Senator Stan Kutcher
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The Act to Strengthen Environmental Protection for a Healthier CanadaIn the 40th Parliament, it was first introduced. April 2021As Bill C-28. It was reintroduced today by the Senate as Bill S-5.
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CEPA has had real effects on Canadians’ lives and the environment. CEPA actions have had a significant impact on Canadians’ lives over the years.
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Canadians will be consulted by the Government on a variety of actions that can be taken under existing Acts. These include proposed amendments to improve supply chain transparency and strengthen mandatory labelsling, updates to regulations on products from biotechnology, and proposed amendments for the Canadian Constitution. Cosmetic Regulations.
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