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Jul 4, 2006
Urge Canada to Strengthen Regulations of Toxic Chemicals! Petition
A new study just released by Environmental Defence shows that kids are full of these toxic chemicals. This is the first time the level of contamination in youth has been looked at in Canada. In some cases, the concentration of some of the chemicals were higher than their parents. The opportunity exists now to address the shortfalls of this Act during its mandatory five-year review. Environmental Defence wants them to strengthen the regulation of toxic chemicals in Canada by: Setting aggressive timelines for the virtual elimination of toxic chemicals Making industry accountable for its chemicals Regulating toxic chemicals in consumer products and, Reducing pollution in the Great Lakes Basin Sign this petition to urge Minister of the Environment Rona Ambrose to strengthen the regulation of toxic chemicals in Canada by strengthening CEPA. » original news