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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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PFAS Regulation and Enforcement

PFAS Regulation and Enforcement

Posted by on Apr 2, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

  As we reported last year, in May 2023, Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada prepared the “Draft State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report.”  While we have yet to see final regulatory action concerning PFAS, the topic is continuing to get attention (see February 2024 House of Commons Session, “Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development”). Current PFAS Prohibitions Some PFAS are regulated under the “Prohibition of...

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New Climate Reporting Will Reach Beyond Financial Firms

New Climate Reporting Will Reach Beyond Financial Firms

Posted by on Mar 19, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

  In November 2022, we discussed the upcoming mandatory climate reporting requirements affecting lenders and insurance companies. The first of those required climate reports will begin in 2024, and the reach of this new reporting will go well beyond the financial community. Climate Reporting Rule Background On March 7, 2023, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (“OSFI”) issued Guideline B-15: Climate Risk Management. According to McCarthy Tetrault,...

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What will Constitute a “Reasonable Limit” under Bill S-5?

What will Constitute a “Reasonable Limit” under Bill S-5?

Posted by on Mar 6, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

  In our July 7, 2023, blog we discussed Bill S-5, Strengthening Environmental Protection Act for a Healthier Canada Act (The Act).  On February 8, 2024, the Government of Canada announced a consultation regarding how to determine the right to a healthy environment will be implemented. As we discussed last year, the approach to the protection of human health and the environment under environmental justice (a focus in The Act) is a stark departure from numeric limits on...

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