Feds give city $18 million for well cleanup
The City of Medicine Hat could cut its entire abandonment costs at the controversial Manyberries oilfield in half thanks to a newly awarded $18 million from a federal government fund to pay for well cleanup in environmentally sensitive areas.
Environment platforms of five parties – you decide
Many observers predicted that the 2021 federal election would be about the environment and, more specifically, about climate change action.
Action Required: Reporting of Any Interest in Land Held in BC
On or before November 30, 2021, every relevant corporation, relevant trust, or relevant partnership (each, a “Reporting Body”) holding a registered interest in land in British Columbia is required to complete and file a Transparency Report under the Land Owner Transparency Act (“LOTA”), unless...
Rising municipality charges stalling efforts to develop green buildings in Canada
Rising development charges and insufficient incentives are stifling some major municipalities’ efforts to encourage developers to build green.
Another real estate boom in Canada is being fuelled by our insatiable appetite for online shopping
Vacancy rates in Calgary and Edmonton industrial property plunge as investors forced to reach beyond already tight markets in Vancouver and Toronto.
Ontario government, industry group want feds to fund abandoned well clean up
Provincial government program to clean up abandoned wells gets up to $3 million a year.
Canadian Urban Institute releases excess soil by-law tool
Soil is an important resource as it supports plant growth, stores and filters water and provides habitat for organisms, among other functions. To help preserve this resource, good soil management practices minimize soil excavation during construction and allow for reuse on site.
When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg in Montréal two years ago, he promised to plant two billion trees by 2030 to help Canada meet its...
Many of Canada’s Indigenous communities are in need of new infrastructure, from water assets and better roads to stronger schools and clean energy.
Needless Construction And Architectural Arrogance: Climate Crisis And The Future Of Work
The shift to hybrid work has the potential to have a huge impact on the battle against climate change — if the real estate industry can change its idea about the best way to make a profit, and corporate occupiers change their view on what constitutes an environmentally friendly building.
