Nations with environmental provisions in their constitutions have smaller ecological footprints... are more likely to ratify international environmental agreements, and made faster progress in reducing emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and greenhouse gases than nations without such provisions.» (slaw.ca)
The amendments include an increase in the penalties under s. 40 of the act, including a minimum fine of $ 500,000 for large corporations and a maximum $ 6 million fine for companies on first offences (on indictment) and that doubles on second offences for environmental provisions (fines on illegal fishing have not changed). (canadianlawyermag.com)
Further, there is a risk in overloading the code now with environmental provisions, considering the IMO involves compromise among many nations, Brigham said. (scientificamerican.com)