Section 13: Legislation
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The aim of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) is to prevent pollution and protect the environment and human health. It also provides enforcement officers with the authority to address cases of alleged non-compliance with the Act. Enforcement activities include inspection to verify compliance, investigation of alleged violations, measures to compel compliance without resorting to formal court action, and measures to compel compliance through court action. CEPA enforcement activities are presented in Table 13.1.
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