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Ontario Blue Box Requirements Undergo Change

Ontario Blue Box Requirements Undergo Change

Posted by on Sep 15, 2025 in Blog | 0 comments

  As we mentioned in our June 10, 2025, blog, both the federal and provincial governments are changing their environmental focus.  This trend continues with changes to Ontario’s Blue Box regulations. Background on Ontario’s Blue Box Program On April 14, 2022, O. Reg. 349/22: Blue Box, under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, was amended.  These amendments were scheduled to take effect in 2026.  The Blue Box Regulations would have (among other things) required...

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Provincial and Federal Efforts to Boost Natural Resource Development

Provincial and Federal Efforts to Boost Natural Resource Development

Posted by on Sep 5, 2025 in Blog | 0 comments

  As we wrote in our May 7, 2025, blog, Ontario Bill 5 (“The Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act 2025”) is intended to, among other things, accelerate natural resource development in every part of the province. While likely unrelated to Bill 5, it was recently announced that the Marathon Palladium Project got its final (Ontario) provincial permit. As Northern Ontario Business put it, “It’s been a long time coming.” Generation Mining president and CEO Jamie Levy...

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Water and Air Environmental Violations and Construction-Related Environmental Violations

Water and Air Environmental Violations and Construction-Related Environmental Violations

Posted by on Aug 20, 2025 in Blog | 0 comments

  Initial environmental work to prepare for site development can be complicated. It can include Phase I/II assessments, Record of Site Conditions, Environmental Compliance Approvals, and more.  The challenge can often be maintaining environmental compliance in the ensuing years to avoid environmental violations. Below, we look at environmental violations involving manufacturing operations and construction activity. Water and Air Environmental Violations Though idle since...

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

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

Posted by 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...

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Final Greenwashing Guidelines Create Business Risks

Final Greenwashing Guidelines Create Business Risks

Posted by 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.”...

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Mandatory Federal Plastics Registry Reporting

Mandatory Federal Plastics Registry Reporting

Posted by 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...

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