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The Elevated PFAS Liability in Canada

The Elevated PFAS Liability in Canada

Posted by on Mar 19, 2026 in Blog | 0 comments

  The regulatory framework for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continues to develop on the federal level and, to a lesser extent, on the provincial level.  As you may recall, there have been two recent enforcement actions against cosmetic companies for the use of PFAS in their products. Developing more quickly is litigation, including many class action lawsuits involving PFAS. Significant Proposed or Pending Class Actions Involving PFAS In 2024, the British...

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PFAS Enforcement and Other Environmental Violations

PFAS Enforcement and Other Environmental Violations

Posted by on Feb 11, 2026 in Blog | 0 comments

  A recent environmental enforcement notification involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) garnered some interest, but it was not the largest environmental fine that was in the recent news cycle. Company and Environmental Director Fined As reported in January 2026 by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Superior General Partner Inc. was ordered by the Court of Québec to pay a $1,350,000 fine for violating the Fisheries Act.  “Jean-François Roux, the...

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Canada’s Risk Management Approach for PFAS: Phase 1

Canada’s Risk Management Approach for PFAS: Phase 1

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

  As we covered in our March 11, 2025, blog, the Government of Canada introduced the Risk Management Approach to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances.  The approach includes three phases.  Phase I of the Risk Management Approach was released on September 26, 2025. Phase 1 proposes to address all known remaining uses of PFAS that are not already regulated in firefighting foams that contain Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF). Proposed Risk Management Plan for...

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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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Mandatory PFAS Reporting Rule

Proposed Risk Management Approach for PFAS

Posted by on Sep 3, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

  On July 27, 2024, The Canada Gazette issued a “Notice with respect to certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).”  The notice requires regulated companies that manufactured, imported, or used prescribed quantities of listed types of PFAS in Canada to report by January 29, 2025.  Failure to meet the deadline can result in fines of up to $500,000 for the first offence and $1,000,000 for subsequent offences. Mandatory PFAS Reporting: Who Has to Report? In the...

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