Service Area: Environmental Law

Purchasing a property that is contaminated can be daunting.  There are many risks to consider, including significant liability risks.  In some cases, a full assessment[...]

On May 10, 2022, the Alberta Court of Appeal released its opinion in Reference re Impact Assessment Act (the “Act”), 2022 ABCA 165, on the[...]

The City of Ottawa is developing a new 30-year solid Waste Management Plan (WMP).  The new plan will replace the existing plan which was implemented[...]

In today’s episode, Environmental Issues and Real Estate Transactions, host Cheryl Gerhardt McLuckie talks to her colleague, Real Estate lawyer Daniella Sicoli-Zupo. They discuss environmental issues arising in[...]

In today’s episode, Director’s Liability, host Cheryl Gerhardt McLuckie talks to her colleague, Commercial Litigation lawyer Chris McLeod.  They discuss directors liability, piercing the corporate veil, statutory liability, and civil liability under Section 99[...]

Welcome to the first episode of A Manner of Speaking. In today’s episode, What is Environmental Law?, host Cheryl Gerhardt McLuckie talks to Professor Lynda[...]

On January 1, 2022, the second stage of O. Reg. 406/19: On-Site and Excess Soil Management came into force.  The first stage of the regulation,[...]

Although it may not be apparent in our urban Ottawa environment, Ontario has a potential pig problem and the provincial government has recently introduced a[...]

In the decision of Greenpeace Canada (2471256 Canada Inc. v. Ontario (Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks), 2021 ONSC 4521, released September 3, 2021,[...]