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Ontario Responds to Tariffs with Focus on Resource Development

Ontario Responds to Tariffs with Focus on Resource Development

Posted by on May 7, 2025 in Blog | 0 comments

  As global demand for natural resources continues to grow, countries rich in those deposits are looking for ways to responsibly develop these resources.  This demand and the increased trade pressures appear to be the impetus for recent proposed Ontario legislation. On April 17, 2025, the Ontario Government announced Bill 5, “The Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act 2025.”  In a Technical Briefing by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, they state that the action is,...

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Canadian Natural Resources: Liquefied Natural Gas

Canadian Natural Resources: Liquefied Natural Gas

Posted by on Apr 23, 2025 in Blog | 0 comments

  Politicians and environmental groups have recently been weighing in on the topic of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) development in Canada.  Will we see a boost in LNG production, and what are the environmental benefits of LNG? In a March 25, 2025, article in the National Post, they state, “After years of acrimony over the obvious, the Liberals and the NDP are finally embracing natural resources as a key prong of Canada’s economic future.  BC Premier David Eby now unabashedly...

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Environmental Liability and Enforcement

Environmental Liability and Enforcement

Posted by on Apr 10, 2025 in Blog | 0 comments

  Environmental liability is a growing concern for businesses of all sizes across Canada.  Recently, there has been a focus on the liability associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as well as the liability related to sustainability claims, the plastics registry, and managing excess soils. Concerning PFAS, according to the Canadian Bar Association, “PFAS lawsuits have been proliferating in Canada in recent years. Private firms are pursuing class actions in...

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Global Politics and Green Initiatives

Global Politics and Green Initiatives

Posted by on Mar 27, 2025 in Blog | 0 comments

  The political and policy changes in the United States (US) are having a ripple effect as they relate to global climate policies and green initiatives such as Environmental Social and Governance  (ESG). How or will these changing policies affect Canada? From Environment and Energy Leader: “The 2024 U.S. election has introduced new uncertainties into global markets, with investors closely watching potential shifts in sustainability policies, trade relations, and climate...

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Proposed Risk Management Approach for PFAS

Proposed Risk Management Approach for PFAS

Posted by on Mar 11, 2025 in Blog | 0 comments

  As we reported in our July 25, 2024, blog, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued the “Updated draft state of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) report.” In March 2025, ECCC issued a notice: “Government of Canada publishes State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report and proposed Risk Management Approach.”  The notice outlines the proposed approach to address PFAS. PFAS Background PFAS are a class of chemicals used worldwide for a...

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Growing Federal Regulations and Recent Enforcement Developments

Growing Federal Regulations and Recent Enforcement Developments

Posted by on Feb 19, 2025 in Blog | 0 comments

  The number of federal environmental regulations continues to grow, and, in some cases, these regulations have substantial penalties for non-compliance.  Some of these recent regulations include the deadline that recently passed for Mandatory PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) Reporting, the Plastics Registry Reporting that commences later in 2025, and the amendments to the Competition Act that will focus on environmental claims made in marketing and promotional...

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