ARTICLE · 30 JANUARY 2014

Ecojustice Asks Commissioner To Improve Contaminated Sites Law

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The farther we move away from the "polluter pay" principle, the greater the disarray in Ontario’s contaminated sites law and policy, and the greater its economic and environmental harm.

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The farther we move away from the "polluter pay" principle, the greater the disarray in Ontario's contaminated sites law and policy, and the greater its economic and environmental harm. The Ontario Bar Association is working on a submission to the Law Commission of Ontario, asking them to look into the issue and make recommendations for law reform. Ecojustice has moved more quickly, and has asked the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to do the same.

Ecojustice's thoughtful paper proposes seven recommendations:

"By adopting various tools, including legislation, used in other jurisdictions, Ontario can greatly reduce its risk of financial liability for contaminated site remediation, thereby reducing needless expenditure and improving fiscal responsibility. Ecojustice makes seven recommendations on how Ontario may implement the Drummond Report's recommendations:

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Ecojustice Asks Commissioner To Improve Contaminated Sites Law

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