Got Dirty Dirt? B.C. Expands Requirements for Potentially Contaminated Soils
Most of the time, property (re)development includes at least some excavation and soil removal. The vexing problem of “Dirty dirt” — soils and related materials contaminated by past activities at properties — may require extensive remediation or excavation and re-disposal before...
Supreme Court Finds Most of Impact Assessment Act Unconstitutional
On October 13, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that most provisions of the federal Impact Assessment Act (IAA) — those addressing “Designated Projects” and not subject to direct federal involvement — are an overreach of federal authority.
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.
ERIS Updates
Tools and Resources for Climate Risk Preparedness in Commercial Real Estate
In commercial real estate, the increasing prevalence of climate-related hazards and extreme weather events puts millions of U.S. and Canadian properties at risk, emphasizing the importance of climate risk assessment...
Containing Risk: Climate Data and Phase I ESAs – A Case Study of ASTs in High Flood Risk Regions
As industry leaders and environmental stewards, we understand the growing importance of integrating climate data into our risk assessment protocols. That’s why we’re excited to share the latest case study that underscores the necessity of such data...
Innovating due diligence: How environmental data provider ERIS uses ClimateCheck
“We anticipate that climate risk assessments could become a standard environmental due diligence step for commercial property transactions in the United States,” says Jeff Doerner, Senior Vice President of North American Sales at ERIS.
B.C.’s Environmental Milestones of 2023
British Columbia (BC) is experiencing a wave of positive developments in the environmental sector. Recent initiatives are paving the way for a more sustainable future, with a focus on Indigenous-led conservation and protecting natural resources