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Support the Government’s action on Plastic
On May 12, the federal government listed plastic as “toxic” under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). This listing is a crucial first step in Canada’s fight against plastic pollution. It allows the federal government to better manage the production, use and disposal of plastic. But now members of the plastics and petrochemical industry, like Dow, Imperial Oil, and NOVA Chemicals, are suing the federal government in an attempt to stop Canada from tackling the plastic pollution crisis. Take action by urging the federal government to defend its action on plastic and move forward with regulations to end Canada’s plastic pollution problem. You can sign a pre-written letter from Environmental Defence here: