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What type of substances does the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) regulate?
What type of substances does the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) regulate?
- Biodegradable substances
- Toxic substances (correct)
- Inert substances
- Non-toxic substances
What is the significance of a substance being listed in Schedule 1 of CEPA?
What is the significance of a substance being listed in Schedule 1 of CEPA?
- It is automatically removed from the toxic substances list
- It is exempt from environmental regulations
- It is classified as non-toxic
- It is subject to specific controls as a toxic substance (correct)
What action is required by Environment Canada if a substance is added to the Toxic Substances List?
What action is required by Environment Canada if a substance is added to the Toxic Substances List?
- Environment Canada has to take action with respect to its management (correct)
- The substance is automatically removed from the list after two years
- The substance must be immediately banned
- No action is required
Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, which entities are subject to its provisions for regulating environmental activity?
Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, which entities are subject to its provisions for regulating environmental activity?
What was the significance of the Supreme Court decision in R.v Hydro-Québec?
What was the significance of the Supreme Court decision in R.v Hydro-Québec?
How did the Supreme Court use the POGG power in the R.v.Crown Zellerbach Canada Ltd. case?
How did the Supreme Court use the POGG power in the R.v.Crown Zellerbach Canada Ltd. case?
What was the purpose of the Ocean Dumping Control Act in the R.v.Crown Zellerbach Canada Ltd. case?
What was the purpose of the Ocean Dumping Control Act in the R.v.Crown Zellerbach Canada Ltd. case?
What is the purpose of placing substances on the Virtual Elimination List?
What is the purpose of placing substances on the Virtual Elimination List?
How does the Fisheries Act contribute to pollution control?
How does the Fisheries Act contribute to pollution control?
What does the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 regulate?
What does the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 regulate?
What is the purpose of sector-specific regulations under the Fisheries Act?
What is the purpose of sector-specific regulations under the Fisheries Act?
The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) only governs environmental activities within provincial jurisdictions.
The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) only governs environmental activities within provincial jurisdictions.
CEPA establishes a system for imposing requirements for pollution prevention planning, emergency plans, and broad public participation provisions.
CEPA establishes a system for imposing requirements for pollution prevention planning, emergency plans, and broad public participation provisions.
Under CEPA, any substance listed in Schedule 1 is not classified as toxic and is not subject to specific controls.
Under CEPA, any substance listed in Schedule 1 is not classified as toxic and is not subject to specific controls.
Environment Canada is not required to take action with respect to the management of a substance added to the Toxic Substances List within two years.
Environment Canada is not required to take action with respect to the management of a substance added to the Toxic Substances List within two years.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was introduced by the Constitution Act, 1982
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was introduced by the Constitution Act, 1982
The Constitution Act, 1867 explicitly dictates who has the power to create environmental laws
The Constitution Act, 1867 explicitly dictates who has the power to create environmental laws
According to the Supreme Court, federal jurisdiction over the environment is mainly supported by the peace, order, and good government power
According to the Supreme Court, federal jurisdiction over the environment is mainly supported by the peace, order, and good government power
Section 91 of the Constitution Act, 1867 gives the provincial government the authority to make environmental laws
Section 91 of the Constitution Act, 1867 gives the provincial government the authority to make environmental laws
There is often certainty in terms of which level of government is responsible for various aspects of the environment
There is often certainty in terms of which level of government is responsible for various aspects of the environment
The federal criminal law power would not support environmental protection legislation
The federal criminal law power would not support environmental protection legislation
The Supreme Court of Canada has emphasized that environmental management and protection falls solely under provincial jurisdiction.
The Supreme Court of Canada has emphasized that environmental management and protection falls solely under provincial jurisdiction.
Parliament could enact new federal legislation respecting environmental protection without having to link it to any federal power.
Parliament could enact new federal legislation respecting environmental protection without having to link it to any federal power.
The taxation power (s. 91(3)) does not provide the federal government with the ability to encourage environmentally friendly behaviors.
The taxation power (s. 91(3)) does not provide the federal government with the ability to encourage environmentally friendly behaviors.
The federal jurisdiction over fisheries resources does not include the authority to make laws to protect fish habitat and regulate water quality for this purpose.
The federal jurisdiction over fisheries resources does not include the authority to make laws to protect fish habitat and regulate water quality for this purpose.
The Constitution Act, 1867 explicitly dictates that environmental laws fall solely under provincial jurisdiction.
The Constitution Act, 1867 explicitly dictates that environmental laws fall solely under provincial jurisdiction.
According to the Constitution Act, 1867, the federal government does not have the authority to make laws to protect fish habitat and regulate water quality for this purpose.
According to the Constitution Act, 1867, the federal government does not have the authority to make laws to protect fish habitat and regulate water quality for this purpose.
Section 91 of the Constitution Act, 1867 gives the federal government the authority to create environmental laws related to taxation power.
Section 91 of the Constitution Act, 1867 gives the federal government the authority to create environmental laws related to taxation power.
The Supreme Court of Canada has emphasized that environmental management and protection falls solely under federal jurisdiction according to the Constitution Act, 1867.
The Supreme Court of Canada has emphasized that environmental management and protection falls solely under federal jurisdiction according to the Constitution Act, 1867.
The Constitution Act, 1982 introduced the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The Constitution Act, 1982 introduced the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The Constitution Act, 1867 explicitly dictates who has the power to create environmental laws
The Constitution Act, 1867 explicitly dictates who has the power to create environmental laws
The Constitution of Canada is the supreme law of Canada
The Constitution of Canada is the supreme law of Canada
Section 91 of the Constitution Act, 1867 gives the provincial government the authority to make environmental laws
Section 91 of the Constitution Act, 1867 gives the provincial government the authority to make environmental laws
The federal criminal law power would not support environmental protection legislation
The federal criminal law power would not support environmental protection legislation
Based on a number of Supreme Court of Canada decisions, protection of the environment is recognized as a matter of shared jurisdiction between Parliament and the provincial legislatures
Based on a number of Supreme Court of Canada decisions, protection of the environment is recognized as a matter of shared jurisdiction between Parliament and the provincial legislatures
The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) is the principal federal environmental statute governing environmental activities within provincial jurisdiction.
The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) is the principal federal environmental statute governing environmental activities within provincial jurisdiction.
Under the Constitution Act, 1867, the federal government has the authority to make laws to protect fish habitat and regulate water quality for this purpose.
Under the Constitution Act, 1867, the federal government has the authority to make laws to protect fish habitat and regulate water quality for this purpose.
According to the Constitution Act, 1867, the taxation power (s. 91(3)) provides the federal government with the ability to encourage environmentally friendly behaviors.
According to the Constitution Act, 1867, the taxation power (s. 91(3)) provides the federal government with the ability to encourage environmentally friendly behaviors.
The Constitution Act, 1867 explicitly dictates who has the power to create environmental laws.
The Constitution Act, 1867 explicitly dictates who has the power to create environmental laws.
The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) is the principal federal environmental statute governing environmental activities within federal jurisdiction only.
The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) is the principal federal environmental statute governing environmental activities within federal jurisdiction only.
The Constitution Act, 1867 explicitly dictates that environmental laws fall solely under provincial jurisdiction.
The Constitution Act, 1867 explicitly dictates that environmental laws fall solely under provincial jurisdiction.
Section 91 of the Constitution Act, 1867 gives the federal government the authority to create environmental laws related to taxation power.
Section 91 of the Constitution Act, 1867 gives the federal government the authority to create environmental laws related to taxation power.
The Supreme Court of Canada has emphasized that environmental management and protection falls solely under federal jurisdiction according to the Constitution Act, 1867.
The Supreme Court of Canada has emphasized that environmental management and protection falls solely under federal jurisdiction according to the Constitution Act, 1867.
The Crown Zellerbach case emphasized that the national concern argument applies to legislative subject matters that have national dimensions so significant as to warrant federal action, even if a provincial government might have no responsibilities.
The Crown Zellerbach case emphasized that the national concern argument applies to legislative subject matters that have national dimensions so significant as to warrant federal action, even if a provincial government might have no responsibilities.
The Supreme Court of Canada has recognized that environmental management and protection solely falls under federal jurisdiction according to the Constitution Act, 1867.
The Supreme Court of Canada has recognized that environmental management and protection solely falls under federal jurisdiction according to the Constitution Act, 1867.
According to the Constitution Act, 1867, the taxation power provides the federal government with the ability to encourage environmentally friendly behaviors.
According to the Constitution Act, 1867, the taxation power provides the federal government with the ability to encourage environmentally friendly behaviors.
Under the Constitution Act, 1867, the federal government does not have the authority to make laws to protect fish habitat and regulate water quality for this purpose.
Under the Constitution Act, 1867, the federal government does not have the authority to make laws to protect fish habitat and regulate water quality for this purpose.
The Constitution Act, 1982 introduced the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and effected other amendments.
The Constitution Act, 1982 introduced the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and effected other amendments.
The Constitution Act of Canada explicitly dictates who has the power to create environmental laws.
The Constitution Act of Canada explicitly dictates who has the power to create environmental laws.
According to the Constitution Act, 1867, the federal government has the authority to make laws to protect fish habitat and regulate water quality for this purpose.
According to the Constitution Act, 1867, the federal government has the authority to make laws to protect fish habitat and regulate water quality for this purpose.
Under the Constitution Act, 1867, the provincial government has the authority to make environmental laws.
Under the Constitution Act, 1867, the provincial government has the authority to make environmental laws.
The Constitution of Canada is the supreme law of Canada.
The Constitution of Canada is the supreme law of Canada.
According to the Supreme Court, federal jurisdiction over the environment is mainly supported by the peace, order, and good government power.
According to the Supreme Court, federal jurisdiction over the environment is mainly supported by the peace, order, and good government power.
What is the significance of the national concern argument as emphasized in the Crown Zellerbach case?
What is the significance of the national concern argument as emphasized in the Crown Zellerbach case?
How does the Supreme Court of Canada recognize environmental management and protection in terms of federal and provincial jurisdiction?
How does the Supreme Court of Canada recognize environmental management and protection in terms of federal and provincial jurisdiction?
What are the other federal powers that may provide federal jurisdiction over the environment?
What are the other federal powers that may provide federal jurisdiction over the environment?
How does the Constitution Act, 1867 impact federal jurisdiction over environmental protection legislation?
How does the Constitution Act, 1867 impact federal jurisdiction over environmental protection legislation?
What was the significance of the Supreme Court decision in R.v Hydro-Québec?
What was the significance of the Supreme Court decision in R.v Hydro-Québec?
How did the Supreme Court use the POGG power in the R.v.Crown Zellerbach Canada Ltd. case?
How did the Supreme Court use the POGG power in the R.v.Crown Zellerbach Canada Ltd. case?
According to the Supreme Court, what is the main support for federal jurisdiction over the environment?
According to the Supreme Court, what is the main support for federal jurisdiction over the environment?
What is the significance of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms introduced by the Constitution Act, 1982?
What is the significance of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms introduced by the Constitution Act, 1982?
Which Act introduced the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and also effected other amendments?
Which Act introduced the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and also effected other amendments?
What does the Constitution Act, 1982 signify in terms of rights and freedoms in Canada?
What does the Constitution Act, 1982 signify in terms of rights and freedoms in Canada?
What is the role of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in the Constitution of Canada?
What is the role of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in the Constitution of Canada?
Which Act constitutionally established the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms as part of the supreme law of Canada?
Which Act constitutionally established the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms as part of the supreme law of Canada?
What amendments were brought about by the Constitution Act, 1982, in addition to introducing the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
What amendments were brought about by the Constitution Act, 1982, in addition to introducing the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
Match the following with their jurisdiction in Canada:
Match the following with their jurisdiction in Canada:
Match the following with the legislation that regulates them:
Match the following with the legislation that regulates them:
Match the following with their regulated activities under provincial laws:
Match the following with their regulated activities under provincial laws:
Match the following with their regulated substances under federal jurisdiction:
Match the following with their regulated substances under federal jurisdiction:
Match the following learning outcomes of Environmental Law II with their descriptions:
Match the following learning outcomes of Environmental Law II with their descriptions:
Match the following topics to be covered in Class 1 of Environmental Law II with their descriptions:
Match the following topics to be covered in Class 1 of Environmental Law II with their descriptions:
Match the following statements about Environmental Law in Canada with their correct descriptions:
Match the following statements about Environmental Law in Canada with their correct descriptions:
Match the following legal concepts with their implications under Environmental Law in Canada:
Match the following legal concepts with their implications under Environmental Law in Canada:
Match the following federal powers with their implications for environmental jurisdiction:
Match the following federal powers with their implications for environmental jurisdiction:
Match the following federal statutes with their provisions:
Match the following federal statutes with their provisions:
Match the following judicial decisions with their significance:
Match the following judicial decisions with their significance:
Match the following constitutional provisions with their impacts on environmental jurisdiction:
Match the following constitutional provisions with their impacts on environmental jurisdiction:
What is required for substances that are persistent, bioaccumulative, and primarily result from human activity?
What is required for substances that are persistent, bioaccumulative, and primarily result from human activity?
What is the purpose of the sector-specific regulations under the Fisheries Act?
What is the purpose of the sector-specific regulations under the Fisheries Act?
Under which legislation are the shipping, handling, and transportation of dangerous goods regulated?
Under which legislation are the shipping, handling, and transportation of dangerous goods regulated?
What does the Fisheries Act prohibit?
What does the Fisheries Act prohibit?
What does the Crown Zellerbach case emphasize about the national concern argument?
What does the Crown Zellerbach case emphasize about the national concern argument?
Which of the following federal powers provides the government with the ability to encourage environmentally friendly behaviors?
Which of the following federal powers provides the government with the ability to encourage environmentally friendly behaviors?
What does the Supreme Court of Canada's recent decisions establish as a criteria for enacting new or expanded federal legislation respecting environmental protection?
What does the Supreme Court of Canada's recent decisions establish as a criteria for enacting new or expanded federal legislation respecting environmental protection?
What did the Supreme Court of Canada recognize about federal jurisdiction over fisheries resources?
What did the Supreme Court of Canada recognize about federal jurisdiction over fisheries resources?
What is the main purpose of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA)?
What is the main purpose of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA)?
What does CEPA, 1999 classify as 'toxic' substances?
What does CEPA, 1999 classify as 'toxic' substances?
What is the role of Environment Canada when a substance is added to the Toxic Substances List under CEPA?
What is the role of Environment Canada when a substance is added to the Toxic Substances List under CEPA?
Which entities are subject to the provisions for regulating environmental activity under CEPA, 1999?
Which entities are subject to the provisions for regulating environmental activity under CEPA, 1999?
What does environmental law in Canada primarily aim to protect and improve?
What does environmental law in Canada primarily aim to protect and improve?
Which of the following is a key area that environmental laws in Canada deal with?
Which of the following is a key area that environmental laws in Canada deal with?
What is the significance of the broad definition of 'environment' in environmental law?
What is the significance of the broad definition of 'environment' in environmental law?
What constitutional amendment resulted in the re-naming of the British North America Act as the Constitution Act, 1867?
What constitutional amendment resulted in the re-naming of the British North America Act as the Constitution Act, 1867?
What is the primary impact of the Constitution Act, 1982 on Canadian law?
What is the primary impact of the Constitution Act, 1982 on Canadian law?
In what year was Canada originally constituted through the enactment of British legislation?
In what year was Canada originally constituted through the enactment of British legislation?
What is the main purpose of environmental law in Canada according to the text?
What is the main purpose of environmental law in Canada according to the text?
What does the term 'environment' cover in the context of environmental law in Canada?
What does the term 'environment' cover in the context of environmental law in Canada?
What is the significance of the Constitution Act, 1867 in relation to environmental laws in Canada?
What is the significance of the Constitution Act, 1867 in relation to environmental laws in Canada?
What did the constitutional amendments in 1982 result in?
What did the constitutional amendments in 1982 result in?
What is one of the learning outcomes of Environmental Law II?
What is one of the learning outcomes of Environmental Law II?
What does Environmental Law specifically aim to protect and improve according to the text?
What does Environmental Law specifically aim to protect and improve according to the text?
What is the significance of the national concern argument as emphasized in the Crown Zellerbach case?
What is the significance of the national concern argument as emphasized in the Crown Zellerbach case?
Under which federal power does the Taxation power (s. 91(3)) provide the federal government with the ability to encourage environmentally friendly behaviors?
Under which federal power does the Taxation power (s. 91(3)) provide the federal government with the ability to encourage environmentally friendly behaviors?
What was the purpose of the Ocean Dumping Control Act in the R.v.Crown Zellerbach Canada Ltd. case?
What was the purpose of the Ocean Dumping Control Act in the R.v.Crown Zellerbach Canada Ltd. case?
According to the Supreme Court of Canada's recent decisions, what criteria must be met for enacting new or expanded federal legislation respecting environmental protection?
According to the Supreme Court of Canada's recent decisions, what criteria must be met for enacting new or expanded federal legislation respecting environmental protection?
What was the significance of the R.v Hydro-Québec Supreme Court decision in relation to environmental law?
What was the significance of the R.v Hydro-Québec Supreme Court decision in relation to environmental law?
In the case of R.v.Crown Zellerbach Canada Ltd., what was the justification for federal jurisdiction over ocean pollution?
In the case of R.v.Crown Zellerbach Canada Ltd., what was the justification for federal jurisdiction over ocean pollution?
What authority did the Supreme Court establish in R.v Hydro-Québec and R.v.Crown Zellerbach Canada Ltd. with regard to environmental offenses?
What authority did the Supreme Court establish in R.v Hydro-Québec and R.v.Crown Zellerbach Canada Ltd. with regard to environmental offenses?
What does the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) provide the federal government with authority to regulate?
What does the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) provide the federal government with authority to regulate?
What is the significance of a substance being added to the Toxic Substances List under CEPA?
What is the significance of a substance being added to the Toxic Substances List under CEPA?
What is the main purpose of imposing requirements for pollution prevention planning and emergency plans under CEPA?
What is the main purpose of imposing requirements for pollution prevention planning and emergency plans under CEPA?
What does CEPA establish a system for, in relation to substances listed as toxic?
What does CEPA establish a system for, in relation to substances listed as toxic?
What is the main purpose of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992?
What is the main purpose of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992?
Under the BC Environmental Management Act, what does the Waste Discharge Regulation prohibit?
Under the BC Environmental Management Act, what does the Waste Discharge Regulation prohibit?
What is a notable aspect regulated under provincial environmental laws?
What is a notable aspect regulated under provincial environmental laws?
What does the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 establish a system for imposing?
What does the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 establish a system for imposing?
What role does regulatory compliance play in private nuisance claims?
What role does regulatory compliance play in private nuisance claims?
What can private citizens use to seek remedies for harms caused by environmental issues?
What can private citizens use to seek remedies for harms caused by environmental issues?
In what way do environmental regulations and nuisance law potentially create tensions?
In what way do environmental regulations and nuisance law potentially create tensions?
What serves as evidence in nuisance claims, according to the text?
What serves as evidence in nuisance claims, according to the text?
What is the relationship between environmental regulations and nuisance law in Canada?
What is the relationship between environmental regulations and nuisance law in Canada?
What is the purpose of the permitting process under environmental regulations?
What is the purpose of the permitting process under environmental regulations?
What role do federal and provincial environmental regulations play in Canada?
What role do federal and provincial environmental regulations play in Canada?
What is the purpose of nuisance law in Canada?
What is the purpose of nuisance law in Canada?
In the context of environmental law, what is the significance of common law approaches?
In the context of environmental law, what is the significance of common law approaches?
What distinguishes a regulation from legislation in environmental law?
What distinguishes a regulation from legislation in environmental law?
What is the role of nuisance law in Canada's environmental legal framework?
What is the role of nuisance law in Canada's environmental legal framework?
What characterizes common law approaches to environmental problems?
What characterizes common law approaches to environmental problems?
In the context of environmental law, what is the purpose of a legislative act?
In the context of environmental law, what is the purpose of a legislative act?
What distinguishes a regulation from legislation according to the text?
What distinguishes a regulation from legislation according to the text?
What is the role of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999?
What is the role of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999?
What does CEPA provide the federal government with regarding toxic substances?
What does CEPA provide the federal government with regarding toxic substances?
What happens if a substance is listed in Schedule 1 of CEPA?
What happens if a substance is listed in Schedule 1 of CEPA?
What is the main authority of CEPA in terms of adding substances to the Toxic Substances List?
What is the main authority of CEPA in terms of adding substances to the Toxic Substances List?
What is the main focus of environmental justice in Canada?
What is the main focus of environmental justice in Canada?
What does the U.S. EPA define as environmental justice?
What does the U.S. EPA define as environmental justice?
What does environmental justice seek to mitigate for marginalized or vulnerable groups?
What does environmental justice seek to mitigate for marginalized or vulnerable groups?
What does equitable access to environmental resources, as part of environmental justice, aim to provide for all communities?
What does equitable access to environmental resources, as part of environmental justice, aim to provide for all communities?
What is the main focus of Bill S-5, passed by the House of Commons on May 30, 2023?
What is the main focus of Bill S-5, passed by the House of Commons on May 30, 2023?
Why have some observers argued for using statutory approaches instead of working towards a constitutional environmental right?
Why have some observers argued for using statutory approaches instead of working towards a constitutional environmental right?
What was the significance of the United Nations General Assembly declaration in July 2022?
What was the significance of the United Nations General Assembly declaration in July 2022?
In what way does the Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms indirectly address environmental quality?
In what way does the Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms indirectly address environmental quality?
What is the main focus of CEPA's amendment through Bill S-5?
What is the main focus of CEPA's amendment through Bill S-5?
Why might statutory approaches be considered an interim solution for implementing environmental rights?
Why might statutory approaches be considered an interim solution for implementing environmental rights?
