Federal wildlife fines to rise, not much time to comment
On December 15, 2012, Environment Canada published proposed Regulations in the Canada Gazette, Part I for a 30-day comment period:
Continue reading the post titled Federal wildlife fines to rise, not much time to commentThank you and goodbye
After twenty-five very good years, we are wrapping up the Saxe Law Office. Today concludes Dianne’s association with the website and blog here at envirolaw.com. Thank you to my excellent staff, clients and colleagues for all your help, encouragement and challenging opportunities. As of November 23, 2015, my private law practice and website are being operated by Siskinds. May the next...
Continue reading the post titled Thank you and goodbyeNational Energy Board to release safety reports
The National Energy Board (NEB) has decided to make more information about the safety of its regulated pipelines accessible to the public. It will be the first energy regulator in North America to do so. The NEB will be posting its inspections reports on the NEB website. The inspection reports will be posted within six weeks...
Continue reading the post titled National Energy Board to release safety reportsOntario’s Environment Plan and Reduction of Sulphur Dioxide Emissions Regulation
On November 28th, 2018 the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) posted its climate change plan as part of its environmental plan. Preserving and Protecting our Environment for Future Generations: A Made in Ontario Environment Plan (“Environment Plan”) appears to commit Ontario to reduce its emissions to 30% below 2005 levels by the year...
Continue reading the post titled Ontario’s Environment Plan and Reduction of Sulphur Dioxide Emissions RegulationBetter access to environmental information in Alberta
Alberta may not often be perceived as a leader in environmental regulation, but they do some things much better than we do in Ontario. For example, consider access to private reports on environmental contamination that have been filed with the province. In Ontario, these reports can be accessed, slowly and with difficulty, through access to...
Continue reading the post titled Better access to environmental information in AlbertaWhere are the public agency energy consumption baseline reports?
On January 1st, 2012 the Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plans Regulation (O.Reg. 397/11) came into effect. By now, all Ontario public agencies are required to have prepared and published a summary of their 2011 energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions: On or before July 1, 2013, every public agency shall submit to the Minister,...
Continue reading the post titled Where are the public agency energy consumption baseline reports?Renewable energy approval regulation amended
Ontario’s renewable energy approval regulation has been significantly amended, effective January 1, 2011. The ministry received 285 comments on the proposed amendments, and made at least 10 changes as a result. According to the ministry, the key changes that occurred due to public consultation include:
Continue reading the post titled Renewable energy approval regulation amendedSocial media, pollution and enforcement
I think it is fascinating how environmental groups are using electronic media to name and shame polluters that governments have chosen not to rein in.
Continue reading the post titled Social media, pollution and enforcementNew ESA Poster Requirements for Ontario Employers
The Ontario Ministry of Labour has just released its new version (6.0) of the Employment Standards Poster entitled “Employment Standards in Ontario”. Ontario employers must immediately post this new poster in each of its workplaces in a location likely to come to the attention of employees. It must be displayed in English. If the majority of the...
Continue reading the post titled New ESA Poster Requirements for Ontario EmployersEnvironmental debates in Hansard
Ecojustice has provided another public service: Environmental Hansard, an easy-to-use website that collects, organizes and distills federal political dialogue on the environment.
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