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Supreme Court clarifies definition of 'adverse effect'
The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Castonguay Blasting Ltd. v. Ontario (Environment), released October 17, 2013, should finally put to rest any confusion about the reporting requirements in section 15 of Ontario’s...
10/31/2013 | Full Story

BC to introduce new Water Sustainability Act in spring 2014
Following extensive consultations with thousands of citizens that began in 2009, the British Columbia government is preparing to introduce a new Water Sustainability Act in the provincial Legislature in spring 2014. The new Act will update and...
10/31/2013 | Full Story

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Teck Metals fined for effluent release into BC river
A British Columbia (B.C.) court has ordered Teck Metals Ltd. to pay $210,000 for the release of some 350,000 litres of highly caustic sodium hydroxide into the province's Columbia River on March 5, 2011.
11/15/2013 | Full Story

Progress of Bills, regulations and guidances
Throughout the year, the federal and provincial governments introduce Bills, bring Acts into force, and draft and file new regulations and guidances. Among them are:
10/31/2013 | Full Story

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Establishing environmental damages: key case law principles
How damages are assessed in the environmental law context has been a bit of a “moving target” over the last decade but there are a few key principles that emerge when one takes a closer look at the case law.
10/31/2013 | Full Story

Ontario's enviro-watchdog snarls over ministries' use of Environmental Registry
For the second year running, Ontario’s enviro-watchdog has berated the province over its failure to resolve issues with the Environmental Registry, a public tool for participating in environmental reviews and legislative processes.
10/11/2013 | Full Story

Levels of decontamination: courts favour pragmatic approach
On June 12, 2013, the Québec Superior Court rendered a major decision on environmental liability: Gestion Marc Ménard inc. c. Opérations Pétroles Irving ltée1 (in French only) (Ménard c. Irving). The...
9/30/2013 | Full Story

Enviro groups challenging validity of Ontario Reg 176/13
It sounds like a love affair gone bad. And not surprisingly, money may be at the root of it.
9/30/2013 | Full Story

Courses automobiles Mont-Tremblant inc c. Iredale: Quebec Court of Appeal confirms 'variable geometry' of section 20 of Environment Quality Act
Between 2003 and 2009, the City of Mont-Tremblant adopted a series of regulations respecting noise, including constraints on the activities of a racing track operated in the vicinity of Jim Iredale’s property. The regulations...
8/31/2013 | Full Story

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REPORT: CNG Trucks VS. Canadian Winters
Canada's harshest cold weather conditions aren’t proving to be a problem for companies that have outfitted their organizations with new natural gas fleets, a new report has found.
12/2/2013 | Full Story

International headlines rip Canada's 'de-motivating' stance on climate change
Around the world, and in the eyes of those concerned about climate change, Canada has unofficially become a member of the “low ambition coalition,” joining countries like Japan and Australia, which have reacted...
11/29/2013 | Full Story

Lac-Mégantic first responder to speak at '14 Sites and Spills
The July 6, 2013 rail tragedy that occurred in Lac-Mégantic still resonates in the hearts and minds of Canadians, but still, there are lessons to be learned. 
11/27/2013 | Full Story

Canadians split on feds' ability to tackle climate change
Canadians remain divided as to whether humans are responsible for climate change. But even if they are certain that human activity is the culprit, they’re becoming increasingly uncertain about politicians’ ability to reverse the...
11/22/2013 | Full Story

NB judge rejects First Nation plea to stop seismic testing
Following more than five months of protests, a New Brunswick judge has dismissed an application from Elsipogtog First Nation to stop seismic testing for shale gas near its territory.
11/22/2013 | Full Story

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Domestic violence costing Cdn businesses 'billions'

Workplace falls costly for Ont businesses

Low-cost ergonomic solutions for Ont businesses

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Improving h&s for Ont temporary workers

OPG's Darlington plant strives for 'zero injuries'
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IAPA, WHO team up to develop new healthy workplace model

NS govt, businesses ensuring h&s of foreign-born workers

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