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Ontario’s Excess Soil Management: Questions and Misgivings

Ontario’s Excess Soil Management: Questions and Misgivings

Posted by 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...

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Sustainability Standards and Mining Natural Resources

Sustainability Standards and Mining Natural Resources

Posted by 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...

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Environmental Investigations, Enforcement, and Administrative Monetary Penalties

Environmental Investigations, Enforcement, and Administrative Monetary Penalties

Posted by 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...

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Changes to the Rules for Managing Excess Soil in Ontario

Changes to the Rules for Managing Excess Soil in Ontario

Posted by 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...

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Tracking and Reporting on Plastics is Mandated

Tracking and Reporting on Plastics is Mandated

Posted by 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...

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Environmental Enforcement News Across Canada

Environmental Enforcement News Across Canada

Posted by 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...

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