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DOMMAGE ENVIRONNEMENTAL IRREVERSIBLE [1 record]

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Record 1 2020-10-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Effects of Pollution
CONT

This approach is also consistent with the Canada-wide Accord on Environmental Harmonization's precautionary principle, which states "where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, lack of full scientific certainty shall not be used as a reason for postponing cost-effective measures to prevent environmental degradation."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Effets de la pollution
CONT

Cette démarche est conforme au principe de la prudence de l'Accord pancanadien sur l'harmonisation environnementale, selon lequel «lorsqu'il y a risque de dommage environnemental sérieux ou irréversible, l'absence de certitude scientifique absolue ne doit pas servir de raison pour remettre à plus tard l'adoption de mesures efficientes visant à prévenir ou à remédier à la dégradation de l'environnement».

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