Lethal buildings slaughter migratory and threatened birds
It’s a horror story – the beautiful glass-walled building you may work, shop or live in are wastefully killing millions of migratory birds. Many readers are likely familiar with the distressing thud of a bird breaking its neck or wing on those lovely glass panes, often at night when the lights are left on. At...
Continue reading the post titled Lethal buildings slaughter migratory and threatened birdsFirst Imprisonment under CEPA for dry cleaner
At the end of February, Environment and Climate Change Canada posted a notice about its “first-ever imprisonment” of a dry cleaner under the tetrachloroethylene regulations. For improper storage and handling practices, the dry-cleaner will face a four-month conditional sentence in the form of 75 days house arrest followed by a curfew and an additional 60 hours...
Continue reading the post titled First Imprisonment under CEPA for dry cleanerCap-and-Trade
On October 11, 2019, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court, confirmed that the repeal of the cap-and-trade system in Ontario absent engaging in public consultation was unlawful. The Ontario Divisional Court concluded that the Ontario government was “obliged” under the Environmental Bill of Rights to engage in public consultation prior to terminating the...
Continue reading the post titled Cap-and-TradeNew York Taking on Climate Change
On April 18, 2019 New York City Council approved a plan, the local version of the Green New Deal, that requires thousands of buildings to take steps to reduce their greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions. The plan implements a cap on carbon emissions for buildings over 25,000 sq. ft. in area and requires a 40% overall...
Continue reading the post titled New York Taking on Climate ChangeOntario introduces GHGE Trading Act
Today, Environment Minister John Gerretsen introduced Ontario's first Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading bill into the Legislature.
Continue reading the post titled Ontario introduces GHGE Trading ActWest Virginia gets serious about liability barriers to brownfield revitalization
The Voluntary Land Stewardship Program is the critical innovation. It gives developers of rehabilitated contaminated sites certainty, by taking on their long term liability risk for a fixed fee.
Continue reading the post titled West Virginia gets serious about liability barriers to brownfield revitalizationWhat else happens to the environment December 31?
The news today are consumed by the US “fiscal cliff“, and its implications for the economy (and the environment) of the US and the world. The environmental implications could be enormous. But there are other important environmental deadlines today.
Continue reading the post titled What else happens to the environment December 31?Approvals Reform gets closer
For most businesses that need new or amended approvals, these changes probably cannot come quickly enough. But the transition period could be painful.
Continue reading the post titled Approvals Reform gets closerDivisional Court denies leave to appeal in Trailing Commission class action
In Stenzler v TD Asset Management Inc., the Ontario Divisional Court recently denied an appeal by TD Asset Management Inc. (“TDAM”) from a decision certifying the Plaintiff’s action to recover trailing commissions he alleges were improperly paid by TDAM to Discount Brokers1. TDAM pays trailing commissions to Discount Brokers on behalf of investors who hold...
Continue reading the post titled Divisional Court denies leave to appeal in Trailing Commission class actionClass Action pursued for Canadians alleging harms from Ozempic, semaglutide drugs
Ozempic, the popular drug approved in Canada to treat diabetes, has been linked to serious harms to users. Studies have shown a link between the use of semaglutide – the active ingredient in Ozempic – and an increased risk of severe gallbladder-related harms, including gallstones, and gastrointestinal issues, including “stomach paralysis” and intestinal blockages. Despite...
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