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...
Read MoreEnvironmental Enforcement Across Canada
Has or will environmental enforcement increase now that we are presumably past the COVID-19 pandemic? Based on discussions and casual observations, it appears some provinces may be increasing their enforcement efforts. The enforcement actions below, however, are all on the federal level and include enforcement in British Columbia, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island. While it is not possible to avoid every mishap, the more proactive a company can be in self-assessing its...
Read MoreAddressing PFAS in Canada
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been identified as a group of contaminants of concern around the globe. While used for decades in a variety of consumer and industrial products, in recent years there has been growing concern that this group of chemicals may pose risks to human health and the environment. What Are PFAS? PFAS are a group of manmade fluorinated compounds that have been widely used in commerce. Estimates with respect to the number of PFAS...
Read MoreNatural Resources Getting More Attention
There is a global focus on renewable energy and the natural resources needed for this energy. With the conflict in Europe, other natural resources, including oil and gas are also increasingly important. Canada is one of the richest natural resource nations and should be in a good position to meet this increased demand for natural resources. Global Natural Resources According to Mining Digital Magazine, Russia ranks first globally in natural resources (valued at $75...
Read MoreEnvironmental Violations
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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