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...
The purpose of the Regulation respecting the regulatory scheme applying to activities on the basis of their environmental impact is to identify activities that are considered to be of moderate, low or...
Ontario Regulation Governing Excess Soil Management
The province of Ontario has implemented the On-Site Soil Management Regulation (Regulation 406/19) to ensure the best management of excess soil from construction projects.
Adoption of the Regulation respecting the traceability of excavated contaminated soils
On June 28, 2021, the Minister of the Environment and the Fight against Climate Change announced in a press release the adoption of the Regulation respecting the traceability of excavated contaminated soils, which was subsequently published in the Gazette officielle du Québec on July 7.
On June 3, 2021, Ontario enacted the HSP Regulation under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016, which shifts financial and operational responsibilities of collecting, managing...
Why liability insurance did not cover the defence of a remediation order
An eastern Ontario municipality does not have coverage with any of its four former liability insurers for a dispute with the provincial environment ministry over alleged pollution occurring more than six decades ago.
Ontario’s New Excess Soil Regulations – Construction Contract Implications
On January 1, 2021, Phase One of Ontario’s new On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation, and supporting amendments took effect under the Province’s EPA.
Study says easing rules on transfer of unreclaimed oil wells could speed cleanup
Alberta should lower regulatory barriers that discourage businesses from reusing abandoned and unreclaimed oil and gas well sites.
“Weakened Environmental Rules,” COVID, and a Strengthening Economy
2020 was a year like no other. COVID lead to changes in just about every aspect of our lives, including how regulators enforced environmental rules.
Bill 48 Proposes to Create Single Land and Property Rights Tribunal in Alberta
A key goal of Alberta's Recovery Plan is to create jobs and drive Alberta's economy forward. The Government has implemented several measures in an effort to reduce the red tape associated with regulatory tribunals.
Making Ontario Better for People and Smarter for Business
The Ontario government continues to deliver on its commitment to remove regulatory roadblocks, cut red tape and support job creation.
