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.
Ontario Streamlines Environmental Assessment Requirements For Certain Projects
Since 1975, Ontario has specified types of projects required to prepare environmental assessments (EAs) before construction, under evolving requirements of the provincial Environmental Assessment Act (EAA). Our latest ERIS Originals explores Ontario streamlining the EA process for certain projects...
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.
Canada’s Road to Resilience: A Look at Evolving Climate Risk Policies & Practices
Increasingly, climate risk considerations play a crucial role in commercial real estate transactions. As new policies emerge, owners, developers, lenders, and other stakeholders are being asked to evaluate and disclose physical climate risks for specific properties.
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.
