Environmental Bill of Rights
- Environmental Bill of Rights
The Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) is a piece of legislation enacted in Ontario, Canada in 1993 that allows citizens to help protect and restore the natural environment. The bill provides every resident with formal rights to play a more effective role. The EBR is upheld by the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario.
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* [http://www.search.e-laws.gov.on.ca/en/isysquery/94737865-98b6-4e61-b4b3-b1f7b3a46cf7/1/frame/?search=browseStatutes&context= Environmental Bill of Rights]
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