Tribunal cracks down on non-expert anti-wind “experts”
Ontario’s Environmental Review Tribunal approved another wind farm on December 24, 2013, in Bovaird v. Director, Ministry of the Environment. In addition to rejecting the Charter argument, described earlier this week, Bovaird was notable for a slightly tougher approach to witnesses who propose “expert” anti-wind evidence in areas beyond their expertise. Wind opponents have struggled,...
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Getting rid of coal in electricity generation made Ontario Canada’s leader in reducing GHG emissions. Now that we have a remarkably climate-friendly electrical system, what about other uses of coal in Ontario? The Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) says it will get out of the way of coal reductions by heavy...
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What do polluting tenants owe their landlords? Typically, industrial leases have been interpreted to require polluting tenants to remediate their contamination at the end of the lease.
Continue reading the post titled What do Polluting Tenants owe their Landlords?Online presence for physicians: Appropriate use of social media
Our interactions and presence on social media have continued to increase, especially during the pandemic when the need and desire to stay connected with one another has been heightened. Many professionals, including physicians, use social media in their practice as an effective tool to communicate and interact with colleagues and patients, market their practice and...
Continue reading the post titled Online presence for physicians: Appropriate use of social mediaEstate planning for professionals
As professionals progress in their careers, the estate planning process may become quite complex. The development of a clear estate plan is critical to ensure that the intentions of the testator are honoured, while dealing with the estate in the most tax efficient manner. Many business owners, including professionals, can benefit from various strategies intended...
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Reinsurance is the insurance that is purchased by another insurance company to partially insulate itself from the risk of major claims events. Reinsurance companies provide insurance against loss for other insurance companies, particularly losses related to catastrophic risks such as hurricanes, tsunamis, and the global financial crisis of 2008 – 2009. The repercussions of climate change...
Continue reading the post titled Wide ranging repercussions of climate changeTips for Choosing Your Personal Injury Lawyer
Choosing a lawyer to represent you in your personal injury claim is a big decision. Emily Foreman shares the following tips for selecting a personal injury lawyer: Response TimeHow quickly did the lawyer respond to your first inquiry? This can set the tone for your relationship. Belief in YouWhen you first speak with a lawyer,...
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Can Ministry of the Environment investigators force people to answer their questions?
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Most homeowners are aware that they do not own the sidewalk that surrounds their property – the municipality does. But as winter sets in and snow starts to fall, what does this mean for you? Generally speaking, homeowners are not legally responsible for the maintenance of sidewalks surrounding their property. As the owner of the...
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Mandatory Arbitration Provisions in the Class Action Context: TELUS Communications Inc. v. Wellman, 2019 SCC 19 On April 4, 2019, the Supreme Court of Canada issued reasons in TELUS Communications Inc. v. Wellman. The Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision provides important guidance on the applicability of arbitration clauses in the class action context, and makes clear...
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