Database of checklists
Nimonik has launched a valuable database of checklists for many industrial purposes at http://www.WikiChecklists.com. The checklists vary from 5S quality standards to safety inspections and environmental legal requirements. They are soliciting additional contributions. Isn’t it hard to remember how we did things before the Internet?
Continue reading the post titled Database of checklistsScience, proof and causation: when courts and scientists disagree
Bad science should be thrown out of court. When alleged scientific data fails to meet relevant, objective quality standards specifically developed for that kind of data, no one knows whether the claimed result is either reliable or correct. It is fundamentally unfair to punish anyone based on such data.
Continue reading the post titled Science, proof and causation: when courts and scientists disagreeBill 83: Anti SLAPP law at last
Ontario is finally introducing an anti SLAPP law later today, the Public Participation Act, 2013. We worked hard to reach this result, through the Ontario Bar Association, and in cooperation with other stakeholders. Lets hope it is acceptable to the NDP and will be passed with their support.
Continue reading the post titled Bill 83: Anti SLAPP law at lastManitoba to join most other provinces with cosmetic pesticide ban
The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly recommends that "Children’s exposures to pesticides should be limited as much as possible.
Continue reading the post titled Manitoba to join most other provinces with cosmetic pesticide banUnsuccessful SLAPPs
Two British Columbia cases show again why we need laws to prevent Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPPs).
Continue reading the post titled Unsuccessful SLAPPsToxic toys update
The US Center for Health, Environment & Justice (CHEJ) and the Teamsters Office of Consumer Affairs released its report, the National Commission of Inquiry into Toxic Toys, on November 18. While this report relates to toys for sale in the US, consumers should be aware of these chemical additives that might be in toys that end up...
Continue reading the post titled Toxic toys updateMajor changes proposed for shale gas fracking
Advisors to US Energy Secretary, Stephen Chu, have recommended major changes to improve regulation and environmental performance of shale gas fracturing (fracking) in the US. Public consultation is continuing, and the final report will be released in November. Canadian regulators should be paying close attention, as the recommendations are equally applicable here. The draft report...
Continue reading the post titled Major changes proposed for shale gas frackingMaytag (Québec)
Maytag Front-Load Washing Machine Class Action (Quebec) Le 27 août 2004, Siskinds, Desmeules a déposé une requête pour autorisation d’exercer un recours collectif contre Maytag Corporation et Maytag Limitée. Le formulaire d’inscription et de réclamation est disponible au site web www.frontloadcanadasettlement.com. Veuillez contacter le Gestionnaire des réclamations au 1-866-553-1124 pour le recevoir par la poste....
Continue reading the post titled Maytag (Québec)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 reportingOntario’s New Program to Recycle Used Tires
This fall, Ontario will begin a tire-recycling program, funded by fees that Ontario Tire Stewardship will collect from tire manufacturers, brand owners and importers.
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