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Health Canada: Objective for PFAS in Drinking Water

Posted by Dragun Corporation Staff on Aug 20, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

On August 9, 2024, Health Canada released the updated objectives for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. In this document, Health Canada states, “The objective for PFAS in drinking water represents a precautionary group-based approach. The objective value of 30 ng/L (for the sum total of 25 specific PFAS) was established to reduce exposure to PFAS in drinking water. Where PFAS are detected in drinking water, the management of health risks and...

The Federal Plastics Registry and Legal Appeal of Plastics as CEPA Toxic Substance

Posted by Dragun Corporation Staff on Aug 7, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

Federal and provincial environmental regulatory developments can at times, be overwhelming and confusing. Recently, the issue of managing and eliminating certain plastics has morphed into one issue. They are separate issues and it is important to keep track of these developments. Federal Plastics Registry As we noted in our April 30, 2024, blog, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a notice that they were implementing a comprehensive plan to “reduce...

Update on the Regulation of PFAS and Environmental Justice Becomes Law

Posted by Dragun Corporation Staff on Jul 25, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

Below are two brief updates on topics we have previously covered in our blogs; per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) and Environmental Justice. Updated PFAS Report In July 2024, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued the, “Updated draft state of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) report.” While there are not specific criteria in the new document, ECCC did provide more direction with respect to the approach to regulating PFAS. From the Executive...

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...