The (Contaminated) Ground Beneath our Feet
The extent and nature of contaminated land in Canada — the toxic legacy of our collective history of poor environmental stewardship, including through weak environmental regulation — continues to invade the headlines. A few weeks ago, a CBC/Radio-Canada report revealed that dozens of former dumps on the island of Montreal have been covered over without ever having been decontaminated. Numerous municipal...
Continue reading the post titled The (Contaminated) Ground Beneath our FeetThe Paris Agreement
Over the weekend, representatives from 195 countries signed an historic agreement aimed at curbing climate change. The “Paris Agreement,” which has yet, of course, to be ratified, is being touted as a “universal” climate agreement, with 195 signatories. Industry, policy-makers, ENGOs, and others will no doubt continue to digest the Agreement, and its implications, over the...
Continue reading the post titled The Paris AgreementFurther momentum on cap and trade
The Ontario government announced earlier this week the signing of an MOU between Ontario, Quebec, and Manitoba to link their respective cap and trade programmes. The agreement was signed while the Premiers of the three provinces were participating in the Paris Conference on Climate change (COP21) that is wrapping up this week. Manitoba is a...
Continue reading the post titled Further momentum on cap and tradeOntario's proposed approach to cap and trade
Last week, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (“MOECC”) posted to the Environmental Registry its proposed approach to establishing a cap and trade regime in the province. Preferred and considered options for such a regime were are outlined in a “Cap and Trade Program Design Options” document, upon which the MOECC is accepting comments...
Continue reading the post titled Ontario's proposed approach to cap and tradeHow green is my carpet?
Are carpets safe? It depends on the person, on the carpet and on how you look after it.
Continue reading the post titled How green is my carpet?Canadian Superior Energy
In 2004, class actions were filed in connection with Canadian Superior Energy, Inc., et al in the Ontario and Quebec Superior Courts. A Settlement Agreement was reached on January 23, 2006, and was approved by the Quebec and Ontario Superior Courts on March 20 and April 3, 2006, respectively. A copy of the Settlement Agreement...
Continue reading the post titled Canadian Superior EnergyOnions Contaminated with Salmonella
Siskinds LLP and Siskinds, Desmeules s.e.n.c.r.l. seek to recover compensation for Canadians in relation to injuries arising from a large outbreak of Salmonella infections caused by contaminated onions from Thomson International, Inc. and a series of recalls associated with the outbreak. The action was certified as a national class action by the Court of Queen’s Bench of...
Continue reading the post titled Onions Contaminated with SalmonellaYasmin/Yaz
In August 19, 2010, a motion to authorize the bringing of a class action and to ascribe the status of representatives was commenced by Siskinds, Desmeules, the Quebec firm affiliated to Siskinds LLP, against the defendant Bayer Inc. (the “defendant”), on behalf of all persons in Québec, including their successors, assigns, family members and any...
Continue reading the post titled Yasmin/YazInvokana/ Invokamet
A settlement has been approved in the Canadian Invokana Class Actions. The claim period has now passed (August 14, 2023) and no further claims are being accepted. The Claims Administrator is currently analyzing and processing the claims filed. A notice of decision will be sent to individuals that filed a claim once the claims analysis...
Continue reading the post titled Invokana/ InvokametCertainTeed Roofing Shingles
The CertainTeed Roofing Shingles class action relates to allegations that the Defendant, CertainTeed Corporation (“CertainTeed”), manufactured, marketed and sold in Canada organic asphalt roofing shingles that were defective and prone to premature failure. The shingles were manufactured from July 1987 through 2005 and were sold under various brand names. Related class actions have been commenced...
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