Bill S-5 Amends the Canadian Environmental Protection Act
by Jon Elliott
Founder & President,
Touchstone Environmental
Piedmont, CA
October 2023
The “Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act” (Bill S-5) brought about significant changes to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) in June 2023. This legislation, overseen by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has important implications for both government regulations and Canadian businesses in the chemical industry. This article provides a brief overview of the key amendments and their potential impact.
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