Canadian Environmental Law Overview

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Which piece of legislation is considered Canada's principal environmental legislation, emphasizing pollution prevention, environmental protection, and human health for sustainable development?

Canadian Environmental Protection Act (correct)

Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act

Nuclear Safety and Control Act

Fisheries Act

What is the maximum fine for companies and individuals violating rules under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)?

$500,000

$2 million

$100,000

$1 million (correct)

Which level of government shares environmental jurisdiction in Canada with federal and municipal governments?

Provincial (correct)

First Nations

Local

Territorial

What does Section 56 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) mandate companies to implement?

Pollution prevention plans Signup and view all the answers

Which act emphasizes measures like banning toxic substances, protecting biodiversity, and eliminating invasive species like Zebra Mussels in Canada?

Canadian Environmental Protection Act Signup and view all the answers

Which legislation in Canada holds those using or producing toxic substances accountable for regulation costs under the polluter-pays principle?

Canadian Environmental Protection Act Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Fisheries Act in Canada?

Preventing habitat destruction and fish stock depletion Signup and view all the answers

Which organization uses direct-action tactics to protect marine wildlife and expose illegal activities at sea?

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Signup and view all the answers

Who is internationally recognized for urging immediate action on climate change and has been named Time's 'Person of the Year'?

Greta Thunberg Signup and view all the answers

Which international agreement focuses on reducing substances that deplete the ozone layer?

Montreal Protocol Signup and view all the answers

Who directed the Sierra Club and staged a hunger strike on Parliament Hill in 2001 for environmental awareness?

Elizabeth May Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Pest Control Products Act in Canada?

Regulating pesticide use and protecting groundwater, fauna, and flora Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for addressing critical issues like overfishing, pollution, habitat loss, clean energy, and climate change reduction?

David Suzuki Signup and view all the answers

Which international agreement aims to protect endangered species?

Convention on Biological Diversity Signup and view all the answers

What does the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society enforce international conservation laws under?

United Nations World Charter for Nature Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for being a geneticist, former UBC professor, and host of 'The Nature of Things' focusing on environmental issues in British Columbia?

David Suzuki Signup and view all the answers

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