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Waterkeeper comments on latest rollback to CEAA - "Designated Project" Regulations
Waterkeeper writes to the Government of Canada warning them that proposed changes to federal environmental assessment rules pose a threat to the environment and to Canadians. The changes are part of a broader dismantling of environmental law and science. They eliminate reviews for major industrial developments and fail to offer the public any kind of safety net to prevent serious environmental problems.
Waterkeeper and Ottawa Riverkeeper comment on new Fisheries Act Habitat Regulations
The proposed Fisheries Act habitat regulations will be devastating for aquatic life in Canada’s rivers, lakes, and oceans. These changes create a ‘paint-by-numbers’ framework to help industry destroy fish and fish habitat behind closed doors.
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