On April 15, 2015 the British Columbia Court of Appeal ("BCCA") released Saik'uz First Nation v Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. ("Saik'uz").

Since we wrote about "Plastics in the Spotlight", there have been further developments in Canada. The Philippines shipment has been returned to Canada

The 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21) is fast approaching (November 30 to December 11, 2015).

Environment Canada wasted no time in using its new regulatory powers under the Environmental Enforcement Act. Dry cleaners across Canada were shocked to learn that a dry cleaning business was fined $60,000 for offences under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

The new Environmental Emergency Regulations, 2019 ("New Regulations"), enacted under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, came into force on August 24, 2019.

On April 13, 2021, Bill C-28 – Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act was introduced in the House of Commons. Among other things, the Bill proposes amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) granted leave to hear the appeal of Orphan Well Association v Grant Thornton Limited.

Environment and Climate Change Canada ("ECCC") intends to unmask the identity of up to 24 masked substances listed on the Domestic Substances List ("DSL").

Environment Canada wasted no time in using its new regulatory powers under the Environmental Enforcement Act.

The Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision in Grassy Narrows First Nation v Ontario (Natural Resources) underscores once again the Crown’s duty to consult.

On March 29, 2022, the federal government issued the first carbon Emissions Reduction Plan (2030 Plan) under the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act.

On December 17, 2020, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food announced the launch of public consultations to establish a new Canada Water Agency

Proponent working since 2014 to fulfill OMB condition of subdivision approval that requires it to file a Record of Site Condition.

Past EBR-mandated reviews have resulted in significant changes in the way MOECC administers key environmental statutes and regulations.

The Ontario government has committed to ending the cap and trade program in Ontario, fulfilling a campaign pledge made by Premier Ford earlier this year.

On August 28, 2019, the Government of Ontario filed its appeal of the June 28, 2019 Ontario Court of Appeal decision in the constitutional reference about the Federal Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing

Environmental offences are typically punishable by fine; however fines can vary, even under a single statute. Canada's Fisheries Act1 prevents any person from undertaking work or activity

The Federal Environment Minister issued a Decision Statement – the first made under the new Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012) – on the proposed Jackpine Mine Expansion Project on December 6, 2013.

Injured individuals seeking to prove in Court a health claim that arises from an environmental exposure can experience evidentiary challenges.

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