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PFAS Enforcement and Other Environmental Violations

PFAS Enforcement and Other Environmental Violations

Posted by on Feb 11, 2026 in Blog | 0 comments

  A recent environmental enforcement notification involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) garnered some interest, but it was not the largest environmental fine that was in the recent news cycle. Company and Environmental Director Fined As reported in January 2026 by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Superior General Partner Inc. was ordered by the Court of Québec to pay a $1,350,000 fine for violating the Fisheries Act.  “Jean-François Roux, the...

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Water and Air Environmental Violations and Construction-Related Environmental Violations

Water and Air Environmental Violations and Construction-Related Environmental Violations

Posted by on Aug 20, 2025 in Blog | 0 comments

  Initial environmental work to prepare for site development can be complicated. It can include Phase I/II assessments, Record of Site Conditions, Environmental Compliance Approvals, and more.  The challenge can often be maintaining environmental compliance in the ensuing years to avoid environmental violations. Below, we look at environmental violations involving manufacturing operations and construction activity. Water and Air Environmental Violations Though idle since...

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Environmental Violations and Negligence

Environmental Violations and Negligence

Posted by on Jun 25, 2025 in Blog | 0 comments

  The ever-changing environmental regulatory landscape complicates environmental compliance.  This dynamic nature of environmental regulations is one of the reasons we provide monthly reminders in our environmental compliance tips. Human error is a common cause of violations, but negligence (intentional or unintentional) can also exacerbate violations, as evident in some of the enforcement cases below. Oil Spill at Ontario Poultry Processing Facility An accidental spill of...

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Environmental Violations in Nunavut and Saskatchewan

Posted by on May 6, 2022 in Blog | 0 comments

  While the population of Canada is, for the most part, concentrated within 200 kilometers of the US border, many citizens live in remote areas including the three Territories (Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon).  The challenges of life in these remote areas include a colder climate, higher cost of living, and difficulty in getting supplies to the citizens. Being in remote areas also means that you may not have access to natural gas or electricity for heating your...

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Environmental Violations

Posted by on Mar 10, 2022 in Blog | 0 comments

  Mishaps occur in life.  When they happen in the environmental protection profession, there is usually a price to pay, in some cases a steep price.  The profiles below involve one six-figure fine; the others are relatively early in the evaluation or hearing process. Six-Figure Fine A Nova Scotia mining company violated the federal Fisheries Act and will pay a six-figure fine as a result. According to the release from the Government of Canada, Atlantic Mining NS Inc....

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