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Environmental Violations and Negligence

Environmental Violations and Negligence

Posted by 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...

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Changing Federal and Provincial Environmental Focus

Changing Federal and Provincial Environmental Focus

Posted by 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...

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Canada Changes Course on Climate-Related Disclosures

Canada Changes Course on Climate-Related Disclosures

Posted by on May 21, 2025 in Blog | 0 comments

  Several of our blogs over the past few years have discussed the increased focus on mandatory climate-related disclosures and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).  This trend has taken a sharp turn in recent months, including an announcement by the Canadian Security Administrators (CSA). On April 23, 2025, the CSA announced, “The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is pausing its work on the development of a new mandatory climate-related disclosure rule and...

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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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