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Public Health Protection And Drinking Water Quality On First Nation Reserves: Considering The New Federal Regulatory Proposal, Constance Macintosh
Public Health Protection And Drinking Water Quality On First Nation Reserves: Considering The New Federal Regulatory Proposal, Constance Macintosh
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In January 2009, the federal government issued a discussion paper that details its preferred regulatory route for enabling a legislative framework. This route is to referentially incorporate provincial legislation regarding operational standards through a framework statute, and then develop the details of the regime through regulations to be developed in consultation with First Nations over the next few years. Importantly, the opening sentence of the discussion paper's executive summary expressly connects water and public health. It reads: "The provision of safe drinking water and the effective treatment of wastewater are critical in ensuring the health and safety of First Nations …
Social And Economic Rights In Canada: What Are They And Who Can Best Protect Them?, A. Wayne Mackay
Social And Economic Rights In Canada: What Are They And Who Can Best Protect Them?, A. Wayne Mackay
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This article examines the development and current status of positive social and economic rights in Canada. Exploring the comparative competence of legislatures, courts and human rights tribunals, Wayne MacKay suggests that courts should depart, with caution, from their traditional deferential role to legislators. Due to their flexibility and accessibility, HR Tribunals should supplement the role of the courts and legislatures in giving effect to social and economic rights, which should form part of a holistic package of human rights in Canada.