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They also advocate for a class-based approach to chemicals management to prevent \"regrettable substitution,\" where a banned toxic substance is replaced by one with similar properties.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"capeca-000137#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The document recommends \"quick-start actions\" to reduce cumulative pollution in specific hot spots, including Sarnia, Hamilton, and Windsor in Ontario; the oilsands area and downstream communities in Alberta; and Rouyn-Noranda in Quebec. Priority should also be given to managing PFAS \"forever chemicals,\" toxic flame retardants, phthalates, and bisphenols.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"capeca-000137#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The authors identify a major omission in the discussion paper regarding subsection 76.1(1) of CEPA, which requires the application of a weight-of-evidence approach and the precautionary principle. 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