Apr 21, 2021
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.
ERIS Originals
Mar 26, 2021
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.
Aug 10, 2020
Environmental and industry implications of Ontario’s Bill 197
Ontario's Bill 197 may spur development, but critics wonder at what cost?
Industry News
Mar 30, 2022
Ontario to soon introduce development digitization, data standards package
With the next provincial election less than three months away, the Ontario government appears poised to announce decisions on policies to speed up the creation of new homes.
Jul 02, 2021
Ontario Heritage Act Amendments Now In Force: What You Need To Know
The long-awaited amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (the OHA) together with implementation Regulation 385/21 (General) (the Regulation) came into force on July 1, 2021, finally bringing into play amendments made through Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 (Bill 108).
May 10, 2021
A Battle for the Integrity of the Ontario Environmental Protection Legal System Looms
Lawyers for Earthroots and their allies will present themselves before Ontario's Divisional Court from May 17-20 asking the justices to...
May 06, 2021
Significant Amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act Proposed
On April 13, 2021, Bill C-28 – Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act (“Bill”) was introduced in the House of Commons. Among other things, the Bill proposes amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (“CEPA” or “Act”).
Apr 27, 2021
New legislation can be a first step towards environmental justice
After years of campaigning by committed activists, environmental groups and health advocates, the federal government...
Apr 27, 2021
An Update to CEPA – A long time coming or too little, too late?
On April 13, 2021, the federal government brought forward the Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act or Bill C-28.
Apr 22, 2021
Breaking down Canada’s new environmental law
Canada’s most important environmental law — the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) — is getting an overhaul.
Apr 19, 2021
Canada Proposes to Amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act
On April 13, 2021, the federal government introduced Bill C-28, which, if enacted, will amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA).
Dec 08, 2020
Bill 229 passes at Queen’s Park, including controversial changes to conservation authorities
A former director of Community Planning with the Region of Waterloo resigned from the Greenbelt Council this weekend in protest.
Nov 30, 2020
The implications of Amendments in Bill 229 on Ontario Conservation Authorities in Ontario
If passed, Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act, 2020 will mean substantial changes to the authority and jurisdiction of Conservation Authorities.
Sep 04, 2020
Activists aim a second lawsuit at Ontario’s Bill 197
A second lawsuit — this one filed by Earthroots, the Canadian Environmental Law Association...
Aug 26, 2020
Implications of Bill 197 for municipal class environmental assessments
Ontario Bill 197, the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 ("Bill 197"), makes significant changes to the Class Environmental Assessment ("EA") system in Ontario.
Jul 30, 2020
Bill 197: Understanding the exemptions for Indigenous communities in Ontario’s EA reforms
Ontario's reform focuses on reducing process and consultation for "EA", but preserves specific consultation rights for Indigenous communities.
Jul 27, 2020
Ontario’s AG to investigate process that passed Bill 197 to streamline EAs
12 environmental groups are sounding the alarm on newly passed Ontario legislation that made sweeping changes to environmental laws.