Minimum Wage increasing on October 1, 2015
Employers in Ontario should take note that effective October 1, 2015, the minimum wage in Ontario is increasing. The general minimum wage will increase from $11.00/hour to $11.25/hour. Student minimum wage will increase from $10.30/hour to $10.55/hour. Liquor servers’ minimum wage will increase from $9.55/hour to $9.80. For more information, visit the Ministry of Labour’s...
Continue reading the post titled Minimum Wage increasing on October 1, 2015Contaminated sites: which cleanup standards?
More stringent cleanup standards for contaminated sites will come into effect July 1, 2011, under 2009 amendments to Regulation 153/04.  Some property owners with ongoing cleanups may prefer to use the old numbers, i.e. the “March 9, 2004 Soil, Ground Water and Sediment Standards” (“2004 standards”) to obtain a record of site condition after July...
Continue reading the post titled Contaminated sites: which cleanup standards?Toxic toys update
The US Center for Health, Environment & Justice (CHEJ) and the Teamsters Office of Consumer Affairs released its report, the National Commission of Inquiry into Toxic Toys, on November 18. While this report relates to toys for sale in the US, consumers should be aware of these chemical additives that might be in toys that end up...
Continue reading the post titled Toxic toys updateEnvironmental Lawyer of the year: Best Lawyers
Dear Dianne Saxe, Please accept our congratulations on being named the Best Lawyers’ 2011 Toronto Environmental Lawyer of the Year.
Continue reading the post titled Environmental Lawyer of the year: Best LawyersRenewable energy approvals amendments
As a key pillar in supporting the development of Ontario’s green economy, the Ontario government made O.Reg.359/09 (Renewable Energy Approvals) under the Environmental Protection Act, which came in to force on September 24, 2009. This regulation offers a hopefully one-window approach to regulating renewable energy generation facilities. The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) is proposing to amend O.Reg.359/09 to...
Continue reading the post titled Renewable energy approvals amendmentsHave an opinion on Ontario's energy future?
Ontario is asking for the public’s input on its long-term energy plan. The Ministry of Energy has posted a 10-question survey to gather feedback on a 20-year supply plan.  The key issue is how to balance short-term cost increases with long-term improvements in, for example, a smarter grid and increased renewable generation. The survey also...
Continue reading the post titled Have an opinion on Ontario's energy future?Best Lawyers in Canada – Congratulations
Dear Dianne Saxe: Congratulations on having been selected by your peers for inclusion in the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada® in the practice area of Environmental Law. For over a quarter of a century, Best Lawyers® has been regarded – by both the profession and the public – as the definitive guide to legal...
Continue reading the post titled Best Lawyers in Canada – CongratulationsWant to be a Toxic Reduction Planner?
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a licensed toxic substance reduction planner? If so, the Ministry of the Environment would like to hear from you. They invite all interested to email [email protected] and type “planner” in the subject line. The MOE is creating a Planners Mailing List to keep potential applicants up-to-date.
Continue reading the post titled Want to be a Toxic Reduction Planner?Eco fee reset
Ontario takes a second stab at funding household hazardous waste collection.
Continue reading the post titled Eco fee resetWorld's Leading Women in Business Law
Another honour, thank you so much to those who recommend us: Dear Ms. Saxe, I take great pleasure in congratulating you on your selection into the inaugural edition of the Guide to the World’s Leading Women in Business Law– the first-ever guide dedicated to the world’s leading female practitioners. This unique publication provides expert guidance to the...
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