<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class="">As a board member of the Canadian Environmental Law Association for the last twenty years, I urge you to do as Susan said below and send a small note to CELA's executive director for public use to show why you value CELA. Some of you have worked directly with CELA and many of you have seen Theresa's excellent presentations at events held this year in the Grand River watershed. You can send in your thoughts as an individual or as a group. <div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Below is a news release that CELA put out last Wednesday on the cuts - almost 17% this year and and a total of 35% as of next year's budget. Send your comments to <a href="mailto:theresa@cela.ca" class="">theresa@cela.ca</a>.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Thank you in advance for your support for this extremely valuable organization.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">John</div><div class="">-------------------------------------------------</div><div class=""><h1 class="print-title">CELA reacts to Legal Aid Funding Decision</h1><div class="print-content"><div class="node" id="node-4091"><div class="node-inner">
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<div class="publish-date">Jun 12 2019</div><p class="">While we are disappointed in Legal Aid Ontario’s decision to
reduce CELA’s allocated operating funding by almost 17% this year and by
35% next year, we remain focused on, and committed to, our priority
mission –seeking justice for those harmed by environmental pollution and
advocating to advance policies for the betterment of the environment.
CELA is proud of our nearly 50-year history of working in collaboration
with colleagues and partner organizations to represent the interests of
those most vulnerable to environmental degradation in Ontario and across
Canada.</p><p class="">Protecting the environment against increasing threats is
one of the most pressing issues of our generation. Unfortunately, these
challenges will only increase in severity with time. For this reason,
CELA will remain focused on advocating in support of environmental
justice at every opportunity. We have been and will continue to be at
the forefront in making our environment cleaner, healthier and safer. We
will continue to welcome support from those who are seized with the
need to address environmental issues, and we thank both the provincial
government and our donors for their continued support.</p><p class="">CELA
looks forward to the opportunity to continue working in tandem with all
partners to advance environmental protection, involve low-income and
vulnerable populations in the environmental decision-making process and
defend the rights of those who are experiencing negative environmental
health impacts. </p><p style="text-align: center;" class="">-30- </p><p class="">For more information, please contact:</p><p class="">Theresa McClenaghan, Executive Director, CELA</p><p class=""><a href="mailto:theresa@cela.ca" class="">theresa@cela.ca</a> • Tel: 416-960-2284 ext. 7211 & ext. 7215</p> </div></div></div></div><div class="">
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<br class=""><div><blockquote type="cite" class=""><div class="">On Jun 14, 2019, at 2:10 PM, Susan Koswan <<a href="mailto:susankoswan@execulink.com" class="">susankoswan@execulink.com</a>> wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div class="">
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<div text="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class=""><p class="">I am forwarding this from Theresa at the Canadian Environmental
Law Association. As you're aware, I'm sure, the province has cut
legal aid funding by 30%. CELA is a legal aid clinic. We're
indebted to CELA for so much and they would really appreciate a
statement or short paragraph to say how CELA has been of value to
you. I sent a statement on behalf of Pesticide Free Ontario and
would encourage you to do the same. You can send them directly to
Theresa (see below)</p><p class="">Susan K <br class="">
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