Approvals from federal authorities may not protect against charges under provincial environmental laws
In R v Great Lakes Stevedoring Company Ltd,[1]companies are given a stark reminder that provincial environmental laws and regulations must be complied with notwithstanding compliance with all applicable federal laws and regulations and operating exclusively on federal property. Great Lakes Stevedoring Company Ltd. (“Great Lakes”), a stevedoring operation on the Welland Canal in the St....
Continue reading the post titled Approvals from federal authorities may not protect against charges under provincial environmental lawsWeather or climate?
It’s hard to know whether individual weather events are just random fluctuations, or whether they are growing signs of climate change. What we need to look for are patterns– is the weather changing? And how do the changes that are actually happening compare to those predicted for climate change? Three years ago, two federal government...
Continue reading the post titled Weather or climate?Polluter must pay for cleanup, twice
It’s not safe for a polluter to trust a subsequent owner to clean up contamination, even if the polluter has specifically paid for the cleanup, and even if the new owner signs a contract relieving the original polluter of liability. None of this will prevent environmental regulators from ordering the original polluter to pay for...
Continue reading the post titled Polluter must pay for cleanup, twiceBlood Thinners – Pradaxa
Siskinds is not pursuing any further litigation with respect to this medication. Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate) is an anti-coagulant (blood thinner) manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim and approved for use in Canada. Pradaxa is prescribed to treat or prevent conditions such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, as well as atrial fibrillation and sometimes following certain surgeries,...
Continue reading the post titled Blood Thinners – PradaxaElmiron (pentosan polysulfate)
Siskinds LLP seeks to recover compensation for Canadians suffering vision loss resulting from their use of prescription Elmiron to treat chronic bladder issues. Siskinds’ Québec-based affiliate, Siskinds Desmeules, also filed a similar action on behalf of Québec residents. Elmiron (Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium) is an oral medication manufactured by the Janssen Inc pharmaceutical company. It is...
Continue reading the post titled Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate)CIBC Mortgages Prepayment Charge
Two actions (Jordan v CIBC Mortgage Inc. and Sherry v CIBC Mortgage Inc., together the “Class Actions”) were brought against the defendant CIBC Mortgages Inc. (“CIBC”) in connection with the calculation of certain prepayment charges on mortgages across Canada, excluding Quebec. The Class Actions apply to CIBC mortgages as well as mortgages through related entities...
Continue reading the post titled CIBC Mortgages Prepayment ChargeTahoe Resources Inc.
(TSX: THO) THE CLAIM PERIOD HAS COMMENCED.Please ensure you file your claim before February 2, 2024 at http://www.TahoeCanadianSettlement.ca On October 4, 2018, a proposed class proceeding was commenced in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against Tahoe Resources Inc. (Tahoe) and its former CEO and director, Ronald W. Clayton (Action). Siskinds LLP is counsel to...
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Jensen Shawa Solomon Duguid Hawkes LLP (“JSS Barristers”) are Class Counsel in a class action commenced in Alberta against Hyundai Auto Canada Corp., Hyundai Motor America, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama LLC, and Hyundai Motor Company (collectively, “Hyundai”) alleging that the panoramic sunroofs installed in certain vehicles are susceptible to spontaneous shattering. On March 20, 2019,...
Continue reading the post titled Hyundai Panoramic SunroofsInvokana/ 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/ InvokametGreat Lakes Compact – Friend or Foe
In April 2018, Wisconsin granted permission to the City of Racine to divert water from Lake Michigan outside of the Great Lakes water basin. The diversion of water is not for drinking water and instead to service a Foxconn factory to make LCD screens. It is estimated that approximately 7 million gallons of water per...
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