US moving to mandatory GHG reporting
Canada risks being left behind as the US moves aggressively towards a reduced carbon future, starting with a broad rule on GHG reporting.
Continue reading the post titled US moving to mandatory GHG reportingMore questions about the Toxics Reduction Bill
Many Ontario employers have serious concerns about Bill 167, the proposed Toxics Reduction Act. Despite several consultation sessions, significant questions remain unanswered. For example, Why does the Bill allow all three levels of government to regulate a single industry’s use or rel…
Continue reading the post titled More questions about the Toxics Reduction BillBuilding energy audits
One feature of the Green Energy Act will be the compulsory disclosure of energy performance information when buildings are sold. This is already an established practice in Europe, since the 2002 Directive of the European Parliament on the energy performance of buildings. “Efficient, hi…
Continue reading the post titled Building energy auditsManitoba flood of the century, again
Due to climate change, spring on the prairies will come faster and warmer, causing a higher percentage of snow melt in a shorter period of time.
Continue reading the post titled Manitoba flood of the century, againOfficial copy of OBA submission
At popular request, oba_bill150_greenenergyact_mar09 is an official copy of the Ontario Bar Association’s submission on the Green Energy Act. We will be speaking to the legislative committee on the submission April 20.
Continue reading the post titled Official copy of OBA submissionBill 167, Toxics Reduction Act
The Toxics Reduction Act, which received first reading yesterday, will require industry to measure and report on their use and release of toxic substances, and plan how to reduce them.
Continue reading the post titled Bill 167, Toxics Reduction ActGreen energy and the Condominium Act
Proposed changes would make it easier for condominium corporations to invest in energy conservation and renewable energy.
Continue reading the post titled Green energy and the Condominium ActPreparing to be an expert witness
Experts need formal training on how to interact with the justice system.
Continue reading the post titled Preparing to be an expert witnessOBA comment on the Green Energy Act
As Public Affairs for the Environmental Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association, I had the privilege of organizing and editing the OBA’s comments on the Green Energy and Green Economy Act, Bill 150. On the whole, we strongly support the Bill, but have pointed out a number of areas …
Continue reading the post titled OBA comment on the Green Energy ActToronto Climate Change Risk Assessment
Dianne is honoured to have joined the City of Toronto's Expert Advisory Panel on Climate Change Risk Management.
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