Approvals Reform, phase 2
The Ministry of the Environment is moving into the second phase of its long-awaited comprehensive approval reforms. The first part of the new approvals framework became operational on October 31, 2011.Two more parts of this initiative are now open for public consultation. The first is
Continue reading the post titled Approvals Reform, phase 2Indoor Air Quality
Canada has no clear legal standards for indoor air quality in homes. Yet most people spend at least 90% of their time indoors, and indoor air is often more contaminated than outdoor air.
Continue reading the post titled Indoor Air QualityGramoxone® (Paraquat) associated with Parkinson’s Disease
Gramoxone® is a non-selective herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds and grasses with an active ingredient called paraquat. It is alleged that paraquat exposure is linked to Parkinson’s disease. Siskinds Desmeules, Siskinds LLP’s Quebec-based affiliate, has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of all Canadians who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease after using...
Continue reading the post titled Gramoxone® (Paraquat) associated with Parkinson’s DiseaseAffordable Housing and the Planning Act Authority for Parkland Dedication and Cash-in-Lieu
“You can neither lie to a neighbourhood park, nor reason with it. ‘Artists conceptions’ and persuasive renderings can put pictures of life into proposed neighbourhood parks or parks malls, and verbal rationalizations can conjure up users who ought to appreciate them, but in real life only diverse surroundings have the practical power of inducing a...
Continue reading the post titled Affordable Housing and the Planning Act Authority for Parkland Dedication and Cash-in-LieuTo go or not to go? Left turn obligations
We have all been on one side of this dilemma or the other. You are the first car at a traffic light, patiently waiting to turn left with a sea of opposing traffic approaching. The light turns green. Do you move into the intersection or not? Common practice falls into one of two scenarios: Scenario...
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A recent scandal in the Australian Army has prompted a clear and unambiguous response from the Chief of Army, Lieutenant General David Morrison. The scandal has arisen in connection with the alleged exchange between certain soldiers and officers of messages and videos which are degrading to women serving within the Army. What is particularly interesting in...
Continue reading the post titled Sending a Clear Message on HarassmentThe future of remote work: Important employer considerations
For many employers, the last 15 months has been a forced experiment on whether large segments of their workforce are able to effectively and efficiently work from home. Some employers have been surprised by how smoothly operations can run with employees working remotely. Other employers have learned that work-from-home arrangements – especially combined with childcare...
Continue reading the post titled The future of remote work: Important employer considerationsThe London Free Press features an article that discusses Denise Korpan being appointed a justice of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Family Division.
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Continue reading the post titled The London Free Press features an article that discusses Denise Korpan being appointed a justice of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Family Division.Can a business charge a customer to access their personal information?
Typically, no. It’s not recommended. If you do, contact us as soon as possible because you may get into some trouble with the law. Best Practice: give your customer access to their personal information for free unless the request is excessive or repetitive. You must also have this written down on a forward-facing policy. How...
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