NAFTA Reform, Investor-State Dispute Settlement, and Environmental Regulation
Canada, the United States, and Mexico are set to begin the re-negotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”) in August. The foreign investment protection chapter (Chapter 11) is likely to be among other contentious aspects of the treaty to be addressed. Chapter 11 protects certain investments made in one of the party states...
Continue reading the post titled NAFTA Reform, Investor-State Dispute Settlement, and Environmental RegulationHome Rebate for Climate Change Initiatives
On December 13th the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change announced its initiatives to promote energy-efficient homes. Ontario residents are eligible for rebates on low-carbon, energy-efficient renovations completed on their homes. This new program is under the Green Ontario Fund, a non-profit provincial agency and funded by proceeds from the province’s cap on pollution...
Continue reading the post titled Home Rebate for Climate Change InitiativesInsurance Companies Acted In A “Cruel And Malicious” Manner
“The fact that Branco was able to continue to withstand this pressure for so many years on two different fronts is truly remarkable and almost superhuman, even though his resistance may have resulted in irreparable mental distress which may last for the remainder of his lifetime” – Justice Murray Acton Introduction A Saskatchewan court has...
Continue reading the post titled Insurance Companies Acted In A “Cruel And Malicious” MannerUnderstanding Corporations
In Canada, there are many forms of business structures, including corporations, partnerships and sole proprietorships. As businesses commence operations, or grow and evolve, owners and managers need to determine which structure is appropriate. For those who are considering starting a business, or changing the structure of an existing business, advice from a business lawyer and...
Continue reading the post titled Understanding CorporationsThe nuclear debate
Increasing public acceptance of the urgency of climate change is refocusing the nuclear debate.
Continue reading the post titled The nuclear debateReform of the Federal Environmental Assessment Regime Under Bill C-69: Many Faces of Critique
Bill C-69, the federal government’s proposal for changing the current environmental assessment regime, is currently at first reading. The Bill proposes to reconfigure the way that potential environmental impacts of a project are evaluated in advance of its approval. The proposed changes are wide-ranging, encompassing the kinds of projects that will be subject to review,...
Continue reading the post titled Reform of the Federal Environmental Assessment Regime Under Bill C-69: Many Faces of CritiqueSiskinds is pleased to introduce our newest Associates – Sajjad Nematollahi, Daniel Strickland and Amy Best.
Just recently called to the Ontario Bar, they will all be working in Class Actions team.To view their London Free Press Announcement advertisement, please click here.
Continue reading the post titled Siskinds is pleased to introduce our newest Associates – Sajjad Nematollahi, Daniel Strickland and Amy Best.Is it better to pay taxes on income or on pollution?
For forty years, Canadian environmental law has tried to defeat economics. That is, we have forbidden people and businesses from doing things that save them money, and commanded them to do things that cost money. In the circumstances, it’s amazing that we’ve accomplished so much: air is cleaner, rivers are healthier, smokestacks no longer belch...
Continue reading the post titled Is it better to pay taxes on income or on pollution?Paul Strickland named to the 2012 United Way Campaign Cabinet for London & Middlesex
Siskinds is pleased to announce that Paul Strickland, Partner with Siskinds has been named to the 2012 United Way Campaign Cabinet.Click here for today’s London Free Press Announcement
Continue reading the post titled Paul Strickland named to the 2012 United Way Campaign Cabinet for London & MiddlesexKyoto Protocol Implementation Act
What does this mean for the future of climate change litigation in Canada? Not much.
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