Lafarge to appeal landmark decision
Lafarge announced today that it will seek leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal from the June 18 decision of the Divisional Court. (See https://www.siskinds.com/2008/06/19/lafarge-victory/). Lafarge points out that the court’s ruling would discourage alternative energy investments in …
View the post titled Lafarge to appeal landmark decisionWe're Bullfrog Powered!
One of the advantages of our new location is that we now have control over our energy use. We are proud to announce that we are now Bullfrog powered! And did you know that we have an office bicycle, CFLs and a hybrid car? Also, we have been honoured again by the Practical Law Company,...
View the post titled We're Bullfrog Powered!Dianne's OMEX lecture
The Ontario Municipal Insurance Exchange has been kind enough to post their video of Dianne’s recent lecture on climate change. Enjoy!
View the post titled Dianne's OMEX lectureFederal climate change legislation?
For the second time in a year, the federal House of Commons has passed climate change legislation put forward by the opposition parties. On June 4, the House gave third reading to Bill C-377, an Act to ensure Canada assumes its responsibilities in preventing dangerous climate change:
View the post titled Federal climate change legislation?City of Toronto stands down on environmental reporting
Since Toronto’s 2000 Environmental Plan, the Toronto Board of Health has been concerned about inadequacies in federal and provincial environmental toxics reporting, especially its failure to require reporting from small and medium-sized businesses. Early this year, the City proposed a …
View the post titled City of Toronto stands down on environmental reportingP2 Plans Due for Toronto Manufacturers
Under Toronto’s Sewer Bylaw, Toronto companies are obliged to thoroughly update their pollution prevention plans every six years. For manufacturers, the first plans were due June 30, 2002; this means that new plans are due next Monday. Minor updates must be submitted every two years.
View the post titled P2 Plans Due for Toronto ManufacturersPesticide Ban Passed, but not In Effect
Bill 64, which bans most cosmetic uses of pesticides in Ontario, received Royal Assent this week with only minor amendments. However, the Bill won’t actually come into effect until its regulations are adopted, which could take a year or more. Controversially, the Bill will invalidate m…
View the post titled Pesticide Ban Passed, but not In EffectMajor Victory for Lafarge Neighbours and ECO
The Ontario Divisional Court has given a resounding victory to the Environmental Review Tribunal and to neighbours who oppose tire burning at the Lafarge cement plant in Bath. Last spring, the ERT granted neighbours leave to appeal two certificates of approval, issued by the Ministry of the …
View the post titled Major Victory for Lafarge Neighbours and ECOOntario proposes grants for green commercial vehicles
Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation is proposing a $15 million, 4 year pilot project to help businesses buy new, fuel-efficient, low greenhouse gas emitting commercial vehicles. Grantees will have to track and report the emission reductions they achieve.
View the post titled Ontario proposes grants for green commercial vehiclesWhat is a Piecrust?
To allow innocent third parties to build or operate on historically contaminated lands, we often use a legal structure known as a “piecrust”. For a presentation that describes the concept, click Introduction to Piecrusts.
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