Enforcement of PCB Regulations ramping up
Environment Canada is ramping up its enforcement of the federal PCB regulations. Surprisingly, they are finding illegal PCBs in municipal facilities. This could have serious consequences for municipalities, and for the individuals in charge.
View the post titled Enforcement of PCB Regulations ramping upNew Canadian environmental assessments exclude stakeholders and issues
The new standing rules in the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012, have now been interpreted the first two times, with contradictory results. The Prosperity Mine panel, in BC, has wisely interpreted the new standing rules broadly, including experts, Non-Governmental Organizations, Fi…
View the post titled New Canadian environmental assessments exclude stakeholders and issuesActivists sue nuclear plant for water pollution
Cape Cod Baywatch and Pilgrim Watch residents have given notice of their intent to sue Entergy for water pollution and fish kills caused by its Massachusetts nuclear plant.
View the post titled Activists sue nuclear plant for water pollutionMercury and lead contamination tied to ADHD in Inuit
In the northern Quebec, there are about 11,000 Inuit, the most highly exposed population in the world to PCB and mercury pollution. Air-borne contaminants from the south fall in northern areas and bioaccumulate in the animals that Inuit eat. Burning coal is the largest source of mercury. A Q…
View the post titled Mercury and lead contamination tied to ADHD in InuitA small exemption from approvals fees
The Minister’s Requirement for Fees sets out the fees that the MOE may charge for its review of Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) applications. These fees can run into the thousands of dollars depending on what the MOE is asked to review. For example, review of combustion equipment cos…
View the post titled A small exemption from approvals feesOther environmental laws in the "Son of Omnibus" Bill C-45?
On Friday, we described how the Navigable Waters Protection Act is being slashed so that it applies to only 62 named lakes and rivers and renamed the Navigation Protection Act. Here are some of the other environmental changes in the new Omnibus Bill, C-45:
View the post titled Other environmental laws in the "Son of Omnibus" Bill C-45?Everything Old Is New Again! The Use Of Social Media In The Course Of The Employment Relationship New Blog post by Andrea Bezaire
In my last blog “Be Careful What You Wish For: The Use of Social Media In The Hiring Process”, I discussed some of the pros and cons of using Facebook, Twitter or other social media in making hiring decisions. This blog considers the use of social media in the course of the employment relati…
View the post titled Everything Old Is New Again! The Use Of Social Media In The Course Of The Employment Relationship New Blog post by Andrea BezaireSupreme Court will hear important appeal: is flying rock a discharge?
When governments adopt surprising new interpretations of existing laws, shouldn’t they have to tell the regulated community before they start prosecuting them?
View the post titled Supreme Court will hear important appeal: is flying rock a discharge?More slash and burn: drastic cuts to Navigable Waters Protection Act
Much like their hatchet job on the Fisheries Act, the federal Conservatives’ Bill C-45 has taken a similar axe to the Navigable Waters Protection Act, among other environmental changes in their latest Omnibus Bill. The protection of the Act will be slashed from all Canadian waters that…
View the post titled More slash and burn: drastic cuts to Navigable Waters Protection ActLetter of Wishes: How to assist trustees in the distribution of trust
Stacey Bothwell looks into what can be done by Parents and business owners to establish a letter of wishes, designating Trustees and beneficiaries upon unexpected death.I recently had the opportunity to draft a letter of wishes in the context of the reorganization of a corporate group and es…
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