Strong opposition to sewage processing facility foiled by filing error
Lystek’s controversial sewage sludge processing facility in Southgate, Ontario, will not face an appeal of its Environmental Compliance Approvals, because opponents, after fighting the facility for so long, made a critical error in seeking leave to appeal. See Green v. Ontario.
Continue reading the post titled Strong opposition to sewage processing facility foiled by filing errorBike tourism: We’re glad to help
One of the joyful things to do on a lovely spring, summer, or fall day is to cycle the beautiful areas around Toronto. We are proud to be sponsors, for the third year running, of Bikes and Transit. This great website has maps, GPS coordinates and encouragement for combining bicycles and public transit in the...
Continue reading the post titled Bike tourism: We’re glad to helpWhat's an ANS?
Here’s another fun question about Reg. 511/09, the recent amendments to Reg. 153/04: what’s an “area of natural significance” (ANS)? S. 1 now defines ANS to include “an area which is habitat of a species that is classified under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act 2007 as a threatened or endangered species.” What areas...
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In a previous article published on this website, the strict limitation periods associated with a defamation action were discussed; particularly, the six week period for a Notice of Libel and the three month period for the commencement of an action in defamation, as is required under sections 5 and 6 of the Libel and Slander...
Continue reading the post titled Finding and Serving those Anonymous BloggersGreenwashing enforcement ramping up in the US
It’s Too Easy Being Green: Defining Fair Green Marketing Principles.
Continue reading the post titled Greenwashing enforcement ramping up in the USDying green
Many European crematoria recycle metal residues after cremation, such as melted tooth fillings, joint screws, hip replacements, and even coffin nails. Why don't we?
Continue reading the post titled Dying greenWhy isn't pool salt a pesticide?
The PMRA has given pool salt an administrative exemption from regulation, one not disclosed in its regulations or on its website.
Continue reading the post titled Why isn't pool salt a pesticide?Siskinds Sponsors the 2013 OMIA Golf Tournament
Siskinds is proud to sponsor this year’s Ontario Mutual Insurance Association Golf Tournament taking place today at St. Thomas Golf & Country Club. This year’s event is raising funds to support the Farm Mutual Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides scholarships to students whose parents or guardians are employed within the “Farm Mutual” system. For...
Continue reading the post titled Siskinds Sponsors the 2013 OMIA Golf TournamentNew Law Times Article: “Court sends message with rejection of class settlement”
In a recent article published by Law Times, Siskinds Class Action Associate Daniel Bach gives his thoughts on the recent judicial rejection of the Kidd v. The Canada Life Assurance Co. proposed settlement.Read the full article on the Law Times website here.
Continue reading the post titled New Law Times Article: “Court sends message with rejection of class settlement”Carbon footprint of products
Should there be a consistent world wide method to calculate and advertise the carbon footprint of products? And, if so, what should it say?
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