A Discussion Paper Regarding the Environmental Fines and Sentencing Regime : 10 Years Later

Summary

'Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and Parks Canada are undertaking a review of the environmental fines and sentencing provisions under ten federal environmental Acts (the Review). The Review is required by law and will culminate in the tabling, by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, of a report in both Houses of Parliament by December 10, 2021'--Abstract, page iii.

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