As 2022 came to a close, the Government of Canada announced a seven-figure fine for a company that had releases that resulted in fish kills. Release to the Environment Michels Canada Company, among other services, relines deteriorating sewer and water mains and builds tunnels for wastewater treatment plants. According to a news release from Environment and Climate Change Canada, drilling fluid and “sediment-laden waters” were released on two different occasions from...
Read MoreWindsor Battery Plant, Canadian Natural Resources, and Climate Adaptation Strategy
Canada Boosting Battery Production In our September 12, 2022, blog, we shared the news that Canada began supplying rare earth elements to help meet the needs of the burgeoning “green economy.” This focus seems to be paying dividends. A survey that ranks 30 countries in the battery-supply chain (mining to production) ranked Canada second. Previous rankings had Canada as number four. According to an article in the Financial Post, “Canada has announced more than $15 billion...
Read MoreRPRA Changes, “No” to Certain COP 27 Language, and CAIP Update
Below we look at some recent updates that may be important for the regulated community, both short- and long-term. We also provide an update on a program that affects the citizens of Canada. Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA) A November 15, 2022, news release from RPRA announced that generators, carriers, and receivers of hazardous and liquid industrial waste can now set up their registry accounts so they are ready to meet their reporting requirements...
Read MoreMandatory Climate-Related Disclosures for Canadian Banks and Insurance
Canada introduced mandatory climate-related risk disclosures for federally-regulated banks and insurance companies beginning in 2024. This follows similar actions by the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the United States as well as other countries in Europe. Banks and Insurance Companies Required to Report According to an article earlier this year in ESG Today, “Canada will require banks and insurance companies to provide disclosures on their climate-related...
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