Why don't we do more to protect fish in Algonquin Park?
We are proud of our long association with the knowledgeable and devoted scientists of Algonquin Eco watch, a volunteer group devoted to the protection of the much loved Algonquin Park ecosystem.Logging/ mining Algonquin Park is their latest presentation on why logging and aggregate mining in and near the Park are harming its fragile and precious...
Continue reading the post titled Why don't we do more to protect fish in Algonquin Park?New federal wastewater regulations a challenge for municipalities
Dianne spoke last month at the annual Canadian Water and Wastewater Association “Window on Ottawa”, on potential risks to municipalities of the new Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations under the Fisheries Act, expected to appear shortly in the Canada Gazette. Bottom line, the significant (and unnecessary) liability risks created by the 2010 draft regulations were not...
Continue reading the post titled New federal wastewater regulations a challenge for municipalitiesHow many more people will pack into the Golden Horseshoe?
Ontario has adopted the latest update of its Greater Golden Horseshoe Growth Plan, from now until 2041. The Greater Golden Horseshoe is one of the fastest growing regions in North America. By 2031, the population of this area is forecast to grow by an additional 3.7 million (from 2001) to 11.5 million people, accounting for over...
Continue reading the post titled How many more people will pack into the Golden Horseshoe?New transparency requirement for Ontario corporations
Effective January 1, 2023, Ontario corporations governed by the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) will be required to maintain a register of individuals with significant control. This change arises from Bill 43, which was passed by the Ontario government in 2021. Those familiar with federal corporations will be aware that a similar requirement has existed under...
Continue reading the post titled New transparency requirement for Ontario corporationsIs it too Late to Sue?
Did they sue on time?
Continue reading the post titled Is it too Late to Sue?How do we understand the minds of others?
How does our brain allow us to understand the mind of others?
Continue reading the post titled How do we understand the minds of others?Injured in a Car Accident? Changes to Accident Benefits as of June 1, 2016
As of June 1, 2016, people injured in motor vehicle accidents in Ontario will face new challenges. These challenges come as a result of the latest round of amendments to the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS). Accident Benefits are benefits available to anyone in Ontario injured in a motor vehicle accident, irrespective of fault. While...
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Continue reading the post titled Read more great environmental blogsA new twist on anti-wind litigation: the Charter
Because of the social, environmental, and political importance of reducing carbon emissions and switching to renewable sources of energy, the Environmental Protection Act requires wind opponents to show that a renewable energy project will cause serious harm to human health, or serious and irreversible harm to plant life, animal life or the natural environment. Every...
Continue reading the post titled A new twist on anti-wind litigation: the CharterGreen transition scoreboard
Now, for some good news: The latest report on the Green Transition Scoreboard® describes $3.3T of private investments in the green economy since 2007. This is a significant jump since last year and shows that, while the traditional global economy is quite stagnant, the green economy is growing rapidly. The full report can be downloaded at http://greentransitionscoreboard.com/
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