Huge fines plus jail
Ministry of the Environment prosecutors are having a very good month.
View the post titled Huge fines plus jailWater rebates — a new twist on enforcement
Violations of a municipal sewer by-law are normally punished by prosecution. This requires a municipality to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that a violation has occurred. In addition, the defendant has an opportunity to escape punishment by proving that it used due diligence. The maximum …
View the post titled Water rebates — a new twist on enforcementWaste tire operator goes to jail
William Lane was sentenced to 18 months in jail after accumulating 300,000 tires on property in Melbourne, Ontario.
View the post titled Waste tire operator goes to jail$450,000 fine for City of Ottawa sewage spill
One of the highest environmental fines ever imposed upon a municipality.
View the post titled $450,000 fine for City of Ottawa sewage spillHarper promises more environmental enforcement
Prime Minister Harper promised today a substantial increase in federal environmental enforcement. Some of the proposed changes would be significant improvements.
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