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Cuts at Environment Canada and Update to Regulating Plastics

Posted by Dragun Corporation Staff on Feb 24, 2026 in Blog | 0 comments

The environmental regulatory playing field continues to change in response to economic conditions and court decisions. Economic or budget considerations have also affected Canada’s federal regulator. Cuts at Environment and Climate Change Canada The Canadian Federal Government is reducing the headcounts at several federal agencies. According to The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, the reductions affect Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC),...

PFAS Enforcement and Other Environmental Violations

Posted by Dragun Corporation Staff 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...

Auditor General Critical of Environmental Bill of Rights under Ford

Posted by Dragun Corporation Staff on Jan 27, 2026 in Blog | 0 comments

In our January 13, 2026, blog, we discussed the recent agreement between Ontario and the Federal Government. This agreement is intended to streamline the environmental permitting process. Some groups were critical of the agreement, and now a report from the Auditor General of Ontario provides additional criticism of Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s environmental policies. Auditor General’s Criticism of Environmental Policies The Auditor General watches over the...

Ontario Cooperative Agreement with the Federal Government to Eliminate Duplication on Impact Assessments

Posted by Dragun Corporation Staff on Jan 13, 2026 in Blog | 0 comments

The relatively short history of the Impact Assessment Act (IAA), which was enacted in 2019, has been marked by controversy and two court decisions, one by the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC). The IAA provides for the assessment of the environmental, social, and economic impacts of major projects that are likely to have significant effects in areas of federal jurisdiction (dams, mines, ports, pipelines, etc.). The SCC’s decision (October 2023) essentially held that the IAA...

Environmental Issues Data Centers

Posted by Dragun Corporation Staff on Dec 23, 2025 in Blog | 0 comments

Demand for computing power is rapidly surging, especially with the growth of Artificial Intelligence, or AI. This hunger for computing power likely means there will be more and larger data centers across Canada. Below, we look at the environmental issues associated with these data centers, including environmental permitting requirements. Canadian Energy Policy and AI Development In a recent report in Energy Reporters, they state, “Canada’s recent suspension of clean...