Berendsen Changes the Rules for Contaminated Sites
Every so often, a court decision changes the rules. Everyone interested in contaminated sites needs to understand what Berendsen v. Ontario has changed.At first glance, there is nothing unusual about the facts. Farmer buys land for dream dairy farm. The cows become sick; he loses money. He blames contamination, from waste asphalt buried on the...
Continue reading the post titled Berendsen Changes the Rules for Contaminated SitesContaminated sites change in Provincial Policy Statement
The Ontario Provincial Policy Statement (PPS)has recently changed how it refers to contaminated sites. The PPS is the official expression of the provincial government’s policies on land use planning. It applies province-wide and “provides clear policy direction on land use planning to promote strong communities, a strong economy, and a clean and healthy environment.” What effect will the...
Continue reading the post titled Contaminated sites change in Provincial Policy StatementImportant changes re brownfields
Many sites that now count as "clean" will no longer be "clean"; a few that now count as contaminated will now be considered clean.
Continue reading the post titled Important changes re brownfieldsLenders Beware: Not All Charge Terms Are The Same
When a lender, be they a large bank or a private individual, lends money to someone they will, in most cases, require security for that loan. One well-known type of security is the mortgage. A mortgage, otherwise known as a charge, is a lien or encumbrance on the property, giving the lender certain rights over...
Continue reading the post titled Lenders Beware: Not All Charge Terms Are The SameFurther changes coming to the Conservation Authorities Act
The Ontario government announced a new round of changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27 (the “Act”) and regulations in two Environmental Registry postings on Friday, April 5, 2019: Modernizing conservation authority operations – Conservation Authorities Act https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/013-5018 Focusing conservation authority development permits on the protection of people and property https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/013-4992 The...
Continue reading the post titled Further changes coming to the Conservation Authorities ActStatoil to plead guilty to oilsands offences
Statoil, the 2/3 state-owned Norwegian oil company, is well known for promising to develop the oil sands sustainably. This fall, it will plead guilty to charges relating to its Alberta oil sands project.[1]
Continue reading the post titled Statoil to plead guilty to oilsands offencesCanadian case provides valuable lessons for crypto users
While cryptocurrency exchanges may not be the Wild West they once were, consumers are still advised to venture carefully into online currency territory, says Peter Dillon during a recent interview with AdvocateDaily.com. See the full article below. Canadian case provides valuable lessons for crypto users By Mia Clarke, AdvocateDaily.com Associate Editor While cryptocurrency exchanges may not...
Continue reading the post titled Canadian case provides valuable lessons for crypto usersPrivacy pulse: London ranked #4 in emerging tech markets; “Operation A.I. Comply”; and Data Portability for employees
The Siskinds Privacy, Cyber and Data Governance team is focused on providing businesses and professionals with monthly updates on technology, privacy, and artificial intelligence (A.I.) laws in both the U.S. and Canada. For September, we have many updates to share: from hacking cars, to Quebec’s Data Portability Right coming into Force, and to the FTC’s...
Continue reading the post titled Privacy pulse: London ranked #4 in emerging tech markets; “Operation A.I. Comply”; and Data Portability for employeesPrivacy pulse: AI arms race, TikTok restrictions, and U.S. legislative developments
Last month, the Siskinds Privacy, Cyber and Data Governance team introduced our Privacy Pulse series, focused on providing businesses and professionals with monthly updates on the world of technology, privacy, and artificial intelligence laws in both the U.S. and Canada. April has been busy, with many updates coming from the U.S. compared to Canada, and the...
Continue reading the post titled Privacy pulse: AI arms race, TikTok restrictions, and U.S. legislative developmentsMore on approvals reform
Bill 68, the 166 page Open for Business Act [i] is now available for download. The Bill establishes a framework for reform of environmental approvals, as part of a three-year initiative intended to foster more efficient government services to business, while continuing to protect the environment and the public interest. This long-overdue Bill received first...
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