Dragun Corporation Staff, Author at Dragun Corporation

Abandoned Oil and Gas Exploration Wells: A Hidden Environmental and Human Health Risk

Posted by Dragun Corporation Staff on Aug 13, 2025 in Blog | 0 comments

Each month, we provide an environmental compliance tip that is based on provincial and federal regulations. However, there are environmental risks that are not covered by existing regulations, including risks associated with historical (abandoned) oil and gas exploration wells. An Explosion The issue of the potential significant risks associated with abandoned oil and gas wells drew public attention in 2021. In downtown Wheatley, Ontario, there was a hydrogen sulphide...

Final Greenwashing Guidelines Create Business Risks

Posted by Dragun Corporation Staff on Jul 22, 2025 in Blog | 0 comments

Updating our January 31, 2025, blog regarding Environmental Claims and the Competition Act, the Competition Bureau Canada (the Bureau) has released the final version (June 5, 2025) of its guidelines on “Environmental Claims and the Competition Act” (The Act). In general, these “anti-greenwashing” provisions prohibit businesses from making representations about the environmental benefit of a product, business, or business activity that are not based on “adequate testing.”...

Mandatory Federal Plastics Registry Reporting

Posted by Dragun Corporation Staff on Jul 11, 2025 in Blog | 0 comments

Canada’s mandatory reporting under the Federal Plastics Registry begins on September 29, 2025 (Phase 1). Phase 1 reporting is based on 2024 data. The regulated community has anticipated reporting under the Federal Plastics Registry since the Government of Canada issued a notice on April 20, 2024. With Phase 1 reporting just around the corner, it is a good time to see if you are required to report in September. Phase 1 Reporting under the Federal Plastics Registry Phase...

Environmental Violations and Negligence

Posted by Dragun Corporation Staff on Jun 25, 2025 in Blog | 0 comments

The ever-changing environmental regulatory landscape complicates environmental compliance. This dynamic nature of environmental regulations is one of the reasons we provide monthly reminders in our environmental compliance tips. Human error is a common cause of violations, but negligence (intentional or unintentional) can also exacerbate violations, as evident in some of the enforcement cases below. Oil Spill at Ontario Poultry Processing Facility An accidental spill of...

Changing Federal and Provincial Environmental Focus

Posted by Dragun Corporation Staff on Jun 10, 2025 in Blog | 0 comments

With new leadership in Ottawa and growing global economic pressures, governance at the federal and provincial levels appears to be changing. These changes, if finalized, will likely affect several environmental policies. Federal Environmental Policy Changes Going in to the recent election cycle, Mark Carney was known as a strong advocate for net zero and other programs focused on the climate. A March article in Covering Climate Now states, “Carney has repeatedly stated...