Keystone rejected, for now
The Obama administration announced today they will reject the permit on the controversial 1,700-mile oil sands pipeline project, Keystone XL, because the US Congress forced an immediate decision before the proposed route revision through Nebraska could be studied. Transcanada will reapply, s…
View the post titled Keystone rejected, for nowApprovals Reform, phase 2
The Ministry of the Environment is moving into the second phase of its long-awaited comprehensive approval reforms. The first part of the new approvals framework became operational on October 31, 2011.Two more parts of this initiative are now open for public consultation. The first is
View the post titled Approvals Reform, phase 2Roundup on "Roundup"
Dianne is quoted in this week’s Lawyers Weekly about the hard-won “special review” of glyphosate, a weed-control product that contains the pesticide polyoxyethylene tallow amines, and is also known as Roundup. The case is: Wier v. Canada (Minister of Health), [2011] F.C.J. No. 1583. T…
View the post titled Roundup on "Roundup"What's happened to federal enforcement?
In Getting Tough on Environmental Crime?, Ecojustice collates fragmentary, publicly available information to show the marked decline in federal environmental inspections and convictions since 2004.
View the post titled What's happened to federal enforcement?Siskinds is pleased to launch Siskinds New Year Charity Challenge – a unique opportunity for any London charity or non-profit to win $5,000.00 to give back to our local community.
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View the post titled Siskinds is pleased to launch Siskinds New Year Charity Challenge – a unique opportunity for any London charity or non-profit to win $5,000.00 to give back to our local community.Sino-Forest debt holders to oversee liquidation.
The Globe and Mail reports on Siskinds class action against Sino-Forest.To read the full story, please visit http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/sino-forest-debt-holders-to-oversee-asset-sales/article1360317/.
View the post titled Sino-Forest debt holders to oversee liquidation.Sino-Forest issues warning about financial statements.
Thestar.com reports on Siskinds class action against Sino-Forest.To read full article, please visit http://www.thestar.com/article/1114154–sino-forest-issues-warning-about-financial-statements.
View the post titled Sino-Forest issues warning about financial statements.Biodiversity protection- how good?
Just as the Ministries of Environment and Natural Resources brace for cuts, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario has released another timely special report on the grave threats to biodiversity in Ontario.
View the post titled Biodiversity protection- how good?Ponoka fined $70,000 for sewage discharge permitted by province
While federal environmental enforcement is less frequent these days, the fines imposed are getting larger. The small town of Ponoka, Alberta (population about 7000) was fined $70,000 after pleading guilty to one count under the Fisheries Act. The Town was releasing effluent from their wastew…
View the post titled Ponoka fined $70,000 for sewage discharge permitted by provinceCanada-wide Neurontin® Class Action – Notice of Certification.
Canada Newswire reports on Siskinds class action class action relating to the drug Neurontin®.To read full story, please visit http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/903975/canada-wide-neurontin-class-action-notice-of-certification.
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