Service Area: Environmental Law

When many people think of contaminated sites, they think of the usual suspects such as industrial properties and gas stations.  They may not think of[...]

On Friday, March 10, 2023, the Ontario government released two proposals in respect of additional changes to the province’s Environmental Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.[...]

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar, “Off-Site Migration of Contaminants: What is Your Potential Liability as a Site Owner/Operator?”

This episode is an intersection between environmental law and construction law.  Host Cheryl Gerhardt McLuckie speaks with colleague Brett Hodgins, a member of Commercial Litigation[...]

The Ontario government has moved ahead with changes to the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System in support of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022. [...]

Biodiversity is immensely important to our ecosystem.  Species at risk face considerable threat to their continued existence, much of which results from human harm to[...]

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[...]