Dec 21, 2020
Ontario has finalized amendments to the On-Site and Excess Soil Management Reg, the Record of Site Condition Reg, and the General Waste Management Reg.
Industry News
Oct 30, 2020
Ontario: Proposal to Provide Additional Flexibility for Excess Soil Reuse
As a result of the COVID-19, the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) is proposing to extend the grandfathering for infrastructure projects and provide additional flexibility for excess soil reuse.
Oct 06, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 and to provide clarity to support appropriate beneficial reuse of excess soil, we are proposing amendments under the Environmental Protection Act.
Oct 01, 2020
Ontario’s new regulation on excess soil highlights new in-demand skills
Ontario’s new excess soil regulation showcases many of the trends in environmental policy today, and points to some skills that will be in demand in the future.
Sep 23, 2020
How to Manage Soil From Greenfields Under Ontario’s O. Reg. 406/19e
“Greenfields” – typically agricultural properties being developed – may be subject to fewer rules and regulations than properties that may have been impacted by previous commercial or industrial use
Jul 28, 2020
Planning key to avoiding getting in too deep with new excess soil regulation
The implementation of Ontario’s new excess soil regulation has been delayed until January 2021, to the relief of some stakeholders.
Jul 17, 2020
COVID-19 Delays Ontario’s New Excess Soil Regime
Ontario’s comprehensive excess soil management regime was set to be phased in starting July 1, 2020, much to the anticipation of the land development industry, municipalities, landowners, and consultants.
Jul 03, 2020
Ontario Delays the Commencement of the new Excess Soil Regulation
The Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) recently announced it was delaying implementation of requirements under the new Excess Soil Regulation.
Jun 12, 2020
Delayed commencement of the new Excess Soil Regulation and exemption from Record of Site Condition
The Ministry of the Environment is delaying implementation of requirements under the new Excess Soil Regulation to Jan 1, 2021
Jan 28, 2020
Ontario’s new regulation for excess soil—what does it mean for you?
If you’re a municipality or a developer, this regulation will change how you must approach excess soil
Dec 05, 2019
Ontario to promulgate Excess Soil Regulations
After much speculation and delay, the Province of Ontario finally announced that the On-site and Excess Soil Regulation will take effect on July 1, 2020
May 20, 2019
Ontario’s Proposed Excess Soil Regulations: Effects & Benefits
Where do the soils excavated from our basements go? Our backyards, neighbors’ backyards or into our drinking water?
May 03, 2019
New excess soil rules take a big step forward in Ontario
By Mark Sabourin: Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has released a plan to make it less costly for builders to reuse excess soil, more costly for builders and haulers who break soil management rules, and easier for developers to redevelop some brownfield sites.