Federal court orders mining disclosure
Two environmental groups have won a great victory over Environment Canada and the mining industry, which must immediately begin collecting and reporting information on pollutants in mine tailings and waste rock.
Continue reading the post titled Federal court orders mining disclosureOBA 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,Β we strongly support the Bill, but have pointed out a number of areas that require clarification. Dear Mr....
Continue reading the post titled OBA comment on the Green Energy ActMore on the First Environmental Penalty
By digging behind the MOE press release we have discovered: The first environmental penalty was $9,000 for suspended solids escaping in storm water to a creek, contrary to the Ontario Water Resources Act. CGC Inc. had a long -standing problem with suspended solids from its gypsum storage pile, and had promised (in 2006) to keep...
Continue reading the post titled More on the First Environmental PenaltyBill 66 β Expanded Municipal Zoning Power Would Make Some Environmental Land Use Policies Optional
UPDATE: Government announces that it will not be proceeding with Schedule 10 of the Bill. See update here. On December 6th, 2018, Bill 66, Restoring Ontarioβs Competitiveness Act, 2018, passed first reading in the Ontario legislature. The governmentβs Proposal Summary on the Environmental Registry indicates that the Bill is intended to βstimulate business investment, create...
Continue reading the post titled Bill 66 β Expanded Municipal Zoning Power Would Make Some Environmental Land Use Policies OptionalNew Fisheries Ministerβs Mandate to Advance Bill C-68 β the reform of the Fisheries Act
On August 28, 2018, Prime Minister Trudeau issued a fresh mandate letter to Canadaβs new Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honorable Jonathan Wilkinson, who was appointed on July 18, 2018. The minster is directed to implement and develop the Oceans Protection Plan; to achieve the governmentβs goal of protecting 10...
Continue reading the post titled New Fisheries Ministerβs Mandate to Advance Bill C-68 β the reform of the Fisheries ActHow Ontario Regulates the Prevention and Containment of Forest Fires
Forest fires in Northern Ontario have been cause for alarm during the last two weeks, with residents in multiple communities being forced to evacuate their homes to escape the flames. Particularly affected is the Parry Sound District, as a result of the fire known as βParry Sound 33β. This fire remains uncontrolled and spans 10,139...
Continue reading the post titled How Ontario Regulates the Prevention and Containment of Forest FiresMunicipal Car Reduction Strategies
Municipalities are starting to focus on finding ways to reduce the pollution, traffic congestion, and other urban issues caused by an overabundance of cars on municipal streets. There are many strategies available to municipalities looking to reduce the volume of cars using their infrastructure. Often, municipalities implement programs to make it more expensive for cars...
Continue reading the post titled Municipal Car Reduction StrategiesBill 37, Invasive Species, second reading soon?
Will the proposed Invasive Species Bill pass before invasive Asian carp reach the Great Lakes, with devastating effects?
Continue reading the post titled Bill 37, Invasive Species, second reading soon?Power of attorney issues: Compensation for powers of attorney for property
If you have been named as an attorney for property1 pursuant to a continuing power of attorney for property, you may be wondering whether or not you are entitled to receive compensation for acting in this capacity and, if so, how that compensation is calculated. This is a fair question to ask. After all, acting...
Continue reading the post titled Power of attorney issues: Compensation for powers of attorney for propertyHow do I know if I formed a contract?
The digital age has created a variety of new issues related to contract formation⦠did you know that emojis can indicate an intention to enter a contract? In a case out of Israel called Dahan v Haim, a prospective tenant communicated with a landlord about renting an apartment. He expressed this through a text message...
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