Most of the environmental issues that we routinely address in the regulated community are not going to make the evening news. They are just not newsworthy. However, when those issues reach the point of violations/enforcement, or when there is distrust regarding the proposed activity, there is plenty of press. From a “risk communication” standpoint, these prickly issues fall into consensus and crises communication. Release Leads to Fish Kill The fire and subsequent...
Read MoreQuebec Increases Fines Tenfold and Some Enforcement News
We provide information on changes in the Quebec Environmental Quality Act that could be important for some industries operating in Quebec. We also provide a look at recent environmental enforcement activity, including enforcement at a goat farm in Ontario. Quebec Increases Environmental Fines for Industrial Sector Specific industrial sectors in Quebec face significantly higher fines for violations under the Environmental Quality Act. In a blog post by Fasken, they write,...
Read MoreEnvironmental Compliance Tips and Insights
If you have a question about an environmental compliance issue or would like us to address a specific environmental compliance concern in the future, please contact Christopher Paré, P.Geo., Q.P., at 519-948-7300, ext. 114. Are you managing excess soil? See our summary: Excess Soil Regulation by Province Environmental Compliance Tips and Insights 2026 October: New Reporting Requirements Under CEPA What was the new notice regarding reporting under the Canadian...
Read MoreWhat Are the Proposed Changes to Ontario’s Air Emissions EASR?
On August 6, 2026, the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) announced changes affecting some companies that hold an Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA). Specifically, those companies that hold an ECA facing the deadline to transition to an Air Emissions Environmental Activity and Sector Registry (EASR). EASR Background The EASR is an online self-registration registry established by the Ontario Environmental Protection Act (EPA) and...
Read MoreDeveloping Canadian Natural Resources
In our October 31, 2025, blog post, we discussed the $61.8 million investment in the Ring of Fire region. On June 25, 2026, Premier Doug Ford and Webequie First Nation Chief Lorraine Whitehead et al. announced the “start of construction on the Webequie Supply Road, a historic milestone in the government’s plan to protect Ontario by building the roads to the Ring of Fire, five years ahead of schedule.” The announcement by Premier Ford continues the momentum across Canada...
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