New 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 InuitOther 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?Supreme 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?Letter 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…
View the post titled Letter of Wishes: How to assist trustees in the distribution of trustEnvironmental regulation: Municipalities v province, province v. federal government
What happens when municipal bylaws try to control energy or resource projects authorized by the federal or provincial governments? (They have some scope). How far will the Spraytech precedent take them? Can corporations use federal insolvency laws to cleanse themselves of irksome environment…
View the post titled Environmental regulation: Municipalities v province, province v. federal governmentControversial sewage sludge processing plant approved
Ontario has also approved a new facility to convert organic waste, such as sewage sludge, into uncontrolled compost that can be used on agricultural lands. The Lystek plant in Southgate has met pitched opposition from many local residents, The newly approved sewage sludge and organic waste p…
View the post titled Controversial sewage sludge processing plant approvedCourt Of Appeal Finds That Disrespectful, Insubordinate Communication Is Irreconcilable With Continuing Employment
Employers often tell me they feel like employees have ALL the rights in the employment relationship. While that isn’t entirely true, I certainly understand why it can seem that way. But here’s some good news – the British Columbia Court of Appeal recently came down solidly on the side of th…
View the post titled Court Of Appeal Finds That Disrespectful, Insubordinate Communication Is Irreconcilable With Continuing EmploymentCompost rules have been finalized
Three years after the initial consultation, Ontario now has new rules for composting and the use of compost.
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