The Canadian Environmental Network, a central body that coordinates over 600 environmental groups, may not be around much longer.

Organic farmers in Nova Scotia filed a lawsuit against a neighbouring farm for damages allegedly caused by a herbicide which drifted onto their property.

In 2009, the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment adopted a national Waste Water Effluents Strategy that recommends/expects municipalities to adopt and implement an updated sewer use bylaw.

The Canadian Standards Association has released a voluntary standard for the Geological Storage of Carbon Dioxide, CSA Z741.

The Ministry of the Environment’s attempt to impose unlimited personal liability on the directors of a parent company, apparently because they were directors when historic contamination was discovered and/or being cleaned up on and near the land of a subsidiary, continues in front of the Environmental Review Tribunal.

Recently, we noted that Environment Minister Glen Murray’s mandate letter includes no reference to a new anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit against Public Participation) law:

Orgaworld Canada, a composting company, has won a hard-fought appeal for permission to compost disputed wastes at its Ottawa facility, despite MOE fears about potential odours.

This document deals with some common pitfalls to avoid when making a record of site condition (RSC) submission.

We are proud to announce another excellent result for our municipal Blue Box clients.

For an interesting take on the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline, and the likely impact of the British Columbia government’s public rejection of the proposal, check out the excellent US environmental news program, Living on Earth.

Most post-secondary international students are aware that there are specific restrictions with respect to the number of hours a week they can work off-campus.

In Siskinds' Business Essentials, a limited-run podcast series, Chris Sinal of Siskinds' Labour & Employment group sits down with some of the firm's business lawyers to discuss current issues...

First proclaimed on October 19th, 2021, ONCA officially came into force on October 18th of this year. The generous three-year timeframe caused many nonprofits to delay conducting compliance reviews...

Sexual Violence Prevention Month is recognized in Canada during the month of May as a time to raise awareness about sexual violence, promote safety in our communities...

The legal definition of consent is clear: it must be a voluntary, affirmative, and ongoing agreement to engage in sexual activity.

A cohabitation agreement is a legal document that outlines the rights and responsibilities of couples who choose to live together without getting married.

Life is not predicable, but it can be made easier when separated parents have the stability of a parenting plan.

‘Flagpoling' is a term that is used for a situation when a foreign national who is already physically present in Canada on a legal temporary status leaves Canada by land and returns to Canada without seeking admission to the United States, or St. Pierre and Miquelon.

On April 15, 2023, a claims filing process became open to Canadians to apply for compensation for injuries suffered following use of the diabetes medications Invokana...

Personal injury cases in Ontario arising from motor vehicle collisions are often misunderstood.