Dragun Corporation Staff, Author at Dragun Corporation

Bill C-59: The Liability of Sustainability Claims

Posted by Dragun Corporation Staff on Jul 15, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

In our November 9, 2023, blog, we discussed how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), sustainability, etc… are affecting companies. We also discussed Canada’s Competition Bureau’s investigation into sustainability claims by Keurig Canada regarding the recyclability of its single-use coffee pods calling them “false or misleading…” This led to a $3 million dollar fine. Proclamations about sustainability efforts are commonplace. However, these proclamations...

Ontario’s Excess Soil Management: Questions and Misgivings

Posted by Dragun Corporation Staff on Jun 28, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

In January 2022, everyone was scrambling to meet the new Excess Soil rules and requirements, only to have the rules paused on April 21, 2022. Since the final rules were modified and implemented, there has been renewed debate over fees and questions about overall compliance. Increased Excess Soil Fees As we reported in our April Environmental Compliance Tip, the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority announced new soil fees for 2024. From Environmental Science and...

Sustainability Standards and Mining Natural Resources

Posted by Dragun Corporation Staff on Jun 18, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

Grappling with sustainability efforts, mining natural resources to “fuel” the “green economy,” and battling red tape to compete globally are converging. In March, the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) proposed the Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDS). The CSSB was formed to advance the adoption of sustainability disclosure standards in Canada. The CSSB develops the CSDS that align with the global baseline standards developed by the...

Environmental Investigations, Enforcement, and Administrative Monetary Penalties

Posted by Dragun Corporation Staff on May 30, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

Environmental management issues used to be a concern only for “smokestack” industries. However, with the increased breadth of environmental regulations and the increased pressure associated with implementing environmental sustainability changes, few companies are immune from environmental reporting obligations and in some cases, investigation and enforcement. Lululemon Greenwashing Investigation Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, apparel retailer Lululemon...

Changes to the Rules for Managing Excess Soil in Ontario

Posted by Dragun Corporation Staff on May 14, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

In our October 25, 2023, blog, we discussed the proposed amendments to the Excess Soil Regulation (O.Reg. 406/19) – these amendments were recently finalized. The Excess Soil Regulations are the rules for the management of excess construction soil in Ontario. Below is a general overview of the changes to managing soils in Ontario. However, if you have a specific question about managing excess soil, please contact Chris Pare, P.Geo., Q.P. Chris can provide more specifics...