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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?
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)?
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?
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?
What does Section 56 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) mandate companies to implement?
Which act emphasizes measures like banning toxic substances, protecting biodiversity, and eliminating invasive species like Zebra Mussels in Canada?
Which act emphasizes measures like banning toxic substances, protecting biodiversity, and eliminating invasive species like Zebra Mussels in Canada?
Which legislation in Canada holds those using or producing toxic substances accountable for regulation costs under the polluter-pays principle?
Which legislation in Canada holds those using or producing toxic substances accountable for regulation costs under the polluter-pays principle?
What is the primary focus of the Fisheries Act in Canada?
What is the primary focus of the Fisheries Act in Canada?
Which organization uses direct-action tactics to protect marine wildlife and expose illegal activities at sea?
Which organization uses direct-action tactics to protect marine wildlife and expose illegal activities at sea?
Who is internationally recognized for urging immediate action on climate change and has been named Time's 'Person of the Year'?
Who is internationally recognized for urging immediate action on climate change and has been named Time's 'Person of the Year'?
Which international agreement focuses on reducing substances that deplete the ozone layer?
Which international agreement focuses on reducing substances that deplete the ozone layer?
Who directed the Sierra Club and staged a hunger strike on Parliament Hill in 2001 for environmental awareness?
Who directed the Sierra Club and staged a hunger strike on Parliament Hill in 2001 for environmental awareness?
What is the primary purpose of the Pest Control Products Act in Canada?
What is the primary purpose of the Pest Control Products Act in Canada?
Who is known for addressing critical issues like overfishing, pollution, habitat loss, clean energy, and climate change reduction?
Who is known for addressing critical issues like overfishing, pollution, habitat loss, clean energy, and climate change reduction?
Which international agreement aims to protect endangered species?
Which international agreement aims to protect endangered species?
What does the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society enforce international conservation laws under?
What does the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society enforce international conservation laws under?
Who is known for being a geneticist, former UBC professor, and host of 'The Nature of Things' focusing on environmental issues in British Columbia?
Who is known for being a geneticist, former UBC professor, and host of 'The Nature of Things' focusing on environmental issues in British Columbia?
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