Dragun Corporation Staff, Author at Dragun Corporation

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...

Tracking and Reporting on Plastics is Mandated

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

In our February 20, 2024, blog, we provided details on the proposed plastics registry. On April 19, 2024, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a notice that “The Government of Canada is implementing a comprehensive plan to reduce plastic pollution, improve how plastic is made, used, and managed across its life cycle, and move toward a circular economy.” Companies affected by the new mandate will need to begin to gather data. As stated by ECCC, “…reporting...

Environmental Enforcement News Across Canada

Posted by Dragun Corporation Staff on Apr 19, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

Regardless of who is facing an environmental violation, it can be frustrating and expensive. Violations aside, environmental compliance and remediation are increasingly expensive. According to Statistics Canada, Canadian businesses spent $26.6 billion to protect the environment in 2021, an increase of 16.3% from 2020. Moreover, as outlined below, environmental enforcement can affect companies of all types and even municipal governments. Nova Scotia Town Fined $100,000...

PFAS Regulation and Enforcement

Posted by Dragun Corporation Staff on Apr 2, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

As we reported last year, in May 2023, Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada prepared the “Draft State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report.” While we have yet to see final regulatory action concerning PFAS, the topic is continuing to get attention (see February 2024 House of Commons Session, “Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development”). Current PFAS Prohibitions Some PFAS are regulated under the “Prohibition of...