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In June 2023, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) was amended and modernized. Amongthe changes, the Government of Canada now recognizes, in the preamble, that every individual in Canada has a right to a healthy environment as provided under CEPA, subject to reasonable limits.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and Health Canada (HC) are currently developing an implementation framework, that will set out how the right will be considered in administering the Act.In doing so, ECCC and HC are looking for feedback on thedraft implementation framework from all interested persons in Canada.
Click on the links below to review information on the draft framework. You may access the draftimplementation framework here.
In June 2023, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) was amended and modernized. Amongthe changes, the Government of Canada now recognizes, in the preamble, that every individual in Canada has a right to a healthy environment as provided under CEPA, subject to reasonable limits.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and Health Canada (HC) are currently developing an implementation framework, that will set out how the right will be considered in administering the Act.In doing so, ECCC and HC are looking for feedback on thedraft implementation framework from all interested persons in Canada.
Click on the links below to review information on the draft framework. You may access the draftimplementation framework here.
A right to a healthy environment under CEPA has finished this stage
Provide comments on concepts provided in the Right to a Healthy Environment in CEPA Implementation Framework Discussion Document. Comment period is from February 8th-April 8th, 2024.
Comment Period Closed: Discussion Document
A right to a healthy environment under CEPA has finished this stage
Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. The contributions will be used to inform the development of a draft implementation framework for a right to a healthy environment in CEPA.
Comment Period: Draft Implementation Framework
A right to a healthy environment under CEPA is currently at this stage
The draft implementation framework was published for public comment for a 60-day period ending on December 4, 2024. Comments received will be used to help finalize the implementation framework, which will be published in the Spring of 2025. Visit the Right to a Healthy Environment webpage for information on how to submit comments on the draft implementation framework.
Right to a Healthy Environment Implementation Framework Team Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Directorate Place Vincent Massey 351 Boulevard Saint-Joseph Gatineau, QC K1A 0H3 Email: healthyenv-envsain@ec.gc.ca
