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Dr. David Boyd is the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment and an associate professor of law, policy and sustainability at the University of British Columbia. He is also the award-winning author of over 100 articles and eight books on environmental topics including Cleaner, Greener, Healthier: A Prescription for Stronger Canadian Environmental Laws and Policies.

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Canada must recognize our right to a healthy environment

A strong legislative and regulatory framework will be the backbone of Canada’s green transition, write UN special rapporteur on human rights and the environment David Boyd, Lisa Gue of the David Suzuki Foundation and Ecojustice Canada's Elaine MacDonald.
Opinion | June 16th 2021
bisphenol A, baby bottles, toxic products

Chemicals aren't people. They shouldn't be presumed innocent

Under existing law, those who want to restrict use of a chemical must prove harm to humans or the environment. This is fundamentally backwards.
Opinion | June 19th 2017

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