Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA)

CELA is a non-profit, public interest organization established to use existing Canadian and international laws to protect the environment and to advocate environmental law reforms. It is also a free legal advisory clinic for the public, and acts at hearings and in courts on behalf of citizens or citizens’ groups who are otherwise unable to afford legal assistance. CELA advocates for public rights of access to environmental decision-making and strong environmental laws to ensure equitable access to information and to fair decision-making processes. CELA also undertakes additional educational and law reform projects funded by government and private foundations. With news, publications and court case interventions.