Canada to Invest $44.84 Million Towards the Great Lakes Protection Initiative
The International Joint Commission (“IJC”) is a binational organization created under the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909. The purpose of the IJC is to prevent and resolve disputes relating to the use and quality of boundary waters. The IJC recognizes that each country is affected by the other’s actions as it relates to the watersheds...
Continue reading the post titled Canada to Invest $44.84 Million Towards the Great Lakes Protection InitiativeHunting Convictions for Shooting Decoys
A conservation officer saw two individuals sitting in their truck strategically located in order to observe the decoys with binoculars. The conservation officers placed the stationary moose decoys along the travelled portion of a maintained and travelled forest resource access corridor. After a period of time, one of the individuals got out of the truck and...
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Going for the Green is an Internet TV station devoted to environmental issues, and run by Lynn Johannson. Watch for our featured video there this week: http://www.xool.tv/goingforthegreen.
Continue reading the post titled Watch for us on TV this weekWhy do new fuel tanks leak?
New fuel tanks leak because our safety standards are too lax, according to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. In Muskoka Fuels v Hassan Steel Fabricators, the plaintiff petroleum distributor purchased a fuel tank manufactured by Hassan. Diesel oil leaked from the tank into a bog less than 5 months after installation. The tank had...
Continue reading the post titled Why do new fuel tanks leak?Major changes proposed for shale gas fracking
Advisors to US Energy Secretary, Stephen Chu, have recommended major changes to improve regulation and environmental performance of shale gas fracturing (fracking) in the US. Public consultation is continuing, and the final report will be released in November. Canadian regulators should be paying close attention, as the recommendations are equally applicable here. The draft report...
Continue reading the post titled Major changes proposed for shale gas frackingON Gov Retirees Health Benefits
ON Gov Retirees Health Benefits A class action was commenced against the Provincial Government (Defendant) on behalf of all retired former employees of the Ontario Government who were receiving health benefits coverage as of June 1, 2002. The Statement of Claim alleges that the Defendant reduced a number of benefits to the retirees, including dental...
Continue reading the post titled ON Gov Retirees Health BenefitsSiskinds Sponsors Take the Night with Blue and White
Siskinds is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor for the upcoming “Take The Night With the Blue & White” the 13th Annual Dinner, Dance and Silent Auction benefiting the Brain Injury Association of London and Region. This gala event is taking place this Saturday March 2, 2013 at the London Convention Centre. Tickets are available...
Continue reading the post titled Siskinds Sponsors Take the Night with Blue and WhiteUS moving to mandatory GHG reporting
Canada risks being left behind as the US moves aggressively towards a reduced carbon future, starting with a broad rule on GHG reporting.
Continue reading the post titled US moving to mandatory GHG reportingOntario’s New Program to Recycle Used Tires
This fall, Ontario will begin a tire-recycling program, funded by fees that Ontario Tire Stewardship will collect from tire manufacturers, brand owners and importers.
Continue reading the post titled Ontario’s New Program to Recycle Used TiresSiskinds LLP Announces Certification of Manulife Financial Corporation Securities Class Action
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