Navigating Canada’s Data Centre Boom
Thanks to rapid developments in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and other digital services, Canada’s digital economy is booming. That growth underscores the need for more data centre facilities, which provide the physical infrastructure for the digital sector.
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.
ERIS Newsletter
ERIS Newsletter – Insider June 2025
In this issue: Navigating Canada's Data Centre Boom, CRE Industry performance, Excess Soil Reuse Guidance, Canadian Regulators Pause Climate Disclosure Initiatives...
ERIS Newsletter – Insider Nov 2024
In this issue: PFAS, CRE Industry performance, CSA standards for climate resilience, OSFI climate risk disclosure requirements...
ERIS Newsletter – Insider June 2024
ERIS Insider summarizes key news items and current trends shaping the work of environmental assessment and due diligence practitioners.
ERIS Updates
ERIS Announces Leadership Team Changes
ERIS welcomes new leadership July 1, 2025, as Diana Saccone and Jeff Doerner step into key roles, continuing our mission of innovation and growth.
ERIS and EDR Resolve Longstanding Lawsuit
EDR and ERIS have announced the resolution of a six -year legal dispute involving EDR’s claims of copyright infringement and ERIS’ claims of antitrust violations.
Pricing Change for Canada – As of May 1, 2025
ERIS announces a pricing adjustment for its database report products, packages, and select historical products, effective May 1, 2025.
View the recap of the enhancements and innovations ERIS brought to market in 2024.