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Bill S-5 Amends the Canadian Environmental Protection Act
With the recent passing of Bill S-5, CEPA (Canadian Environmental Protection Act) underwent its first significant changes in over 20 years — sweeping changes that give the government more power, and a stated obligation to ensure a clean environment for its citizens.
Dirty Business: Ontario’s Province-Wide Cleanup Of Excess Soil
Dirt in Ontario is a massive problem. Excavations produce what the government estimates is close to 25 million cubic metres of excess soils per year, which is expected to exceed landfill capacity by 2032.
The Wrecking Ball at Rest: Adaptive Reuse Breathes New Life into Empty or Underutilized Buildings
Adaptive reuse in commercial real estate is on the rise. No wonder, since it can save time, money, and resources...
The Abandonment Boom, Part 2: The Impact
An in-depth look at the impacts the oilandgas clean-up program has had on the environmental service co's involved and the progress of site.
The Abandonment Boom, Part 1: The Funding Rollout
A behind-the-scenes reveal of the $1.72 billion windfall - COVID relief money the federal government allocated to support the reclamation of dormant oil and gas sites.
Environmental Consultants Reflect on COVID-19’s Impact in Canada
COVID-19 and the resulting impacts from lockdowns, travel restrictions, physical distancing, and mask-wearing interrupted business as usual...
Savvy Funding Strategies For Brownfield Redevelopment in Canada
Alternative approaches to financing the redevelopment of old commercial properties and brownfield sites
Environmental and industry implications of Ontario’s Bill 197
Ontario's Bill 197 may spur development, but critics wonder at what cost?
Tech Talk: Rising Interest in SMR Technology
This article explores developments and some pros and cons of small modular reactor (SMR) technology, research projects for which are underway in Canada and the United States.
Summary of Results – ERIS Snap Industry Survey
A survey about the actions environmental due diligence companies have taken due to COVID-19 and their expectations regarding future business volume moving forward.
Environmental Due Diligence: The Path Forward – Summary of our Panel Discussion May 12
As Canada begins to loosen restrictions, environmental professionals must carefully navigate the new normal.