BPA in soft drinks- is it really ok?
Health Canada isn't concerned about BPA in soft drinks; should you be?
Continue reading the post titled BPA in soft drinks- is it really ok?Port Colborne class action dismissed
Can neighbours sue for historic contamination? The leading Canadian case has been Pearson (later Smith) v. Inco, a class action by thousands of Port Colborne property owners against Inco, for alleged losses in property value due to nickel oxide that was legally deposited in the area during the 66 years that Inco operated its nickel...
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The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) has announced substantial new regulations and related guidance documents, as they continue to build towards the October 10 election. The long-awaited Environmental Penalties Regulations will, as expected, come into force August 1, 2007. These are the first administrative monetary penalties to be used for environmental enforcement in Ontario, and...
Continue reading the post titled ActsThe Securities and Exchange Commission amends its whistleblower program
On September 23, 2020, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) finalized changes to its highly successful whistleblower program (the “SEC Program”)1. Since it began, the SEC Program has paid over $500 million in total rewards to tipsters. Earlier this June, one anonymous individual was handsomely rewarded with nearly $50 million for detailed evidence about...
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The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) has announced substantial new regulations and related guidance documents, as they continue to build towards the October 10 election. The long-awaited Environmental Penalties Regulations will, as expected, come into force August 1, 2007. These are the first administrative monetary penalties to be used for environmental enforcement in Ontario, and...
Continue reading the post titled New EP RegulationsApprovals Reform and IT
The Ministry of the Environment is racing to get its new approvals system in place. The publicly accessible database of environmental approvals is being expanded; improvements to the search function are apparently also to come. September 2012 is the target for full implementation of new approvals process and online support systems. Part of the MOE’s...
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The government’s long-term energy plan, which is proposed to set energy policy until 2030, is open for public input only until January 7, 2011. The overriding issue is whether the public will support higher energy costs now for a greener, more reliable future. You can submit your comments online
Continue reading the post titled Energy plan consultation ends this weekLong-awaited changes to Ontario’s Mining Act and Aggregate Resources Act passed
Ontario has introduced changes to the Aggregate Resources Act and the Mining Act. After years of work and consultations, the changes will come into effect once royal assent is obtained. The Aggregate Resources and Mining Modernization Act introduced numerous changes to both of these Acts that are designed to facilitate the Ministry of Natural Resources...
Continue reading the post titled Long-awaited changes to Ontario’s Mining Act and Aggregate Resources Act passedDespite Legal Challenge, Tidal Power A Reality In Nova Scotia … For Now
North America’s first tidal turbine was recently connected to the power grid in Nova Scotia. The turbine being tested as part of a proposed project that would eventually see turbines installed in the Bay of Fundy now provides tidal-powered energy to 500 homes in the province. As part of the test, a second turbine is...
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