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By Occasional Contributors | 9 Minutes Read April 14, 2020

Keeping up with environmental obligations in the time of COVID-19

COVID-19 has brought upheaval across all industries and sectors of society. While this is no less true with respect to environmental matters, many environmental legal requirements remain in place and require continued compliance, despite challenges faced by companies in Canada. On the other hand, many court proceedings and municipal processes have been suspended. This article sets out some practical guidance on how to navigate both ends of this spectrum.

Article by Occasional Contributors / Business / COVID-19, Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, emergency orders, environmental law, environmental obligations, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, force majeure, land use planning

By Occasional Contributors | 2 Minutes Read September 19, 2019

Ontario Court of Appeal decides the federal Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act is constitutional

Today, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision confirming that the federal Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (the "GGPPA" or the "Act") is constitutional. This is the second appellate court decision to uphold this Act. The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal concluded the GGPPA is constitutional earlier this year.

Article by Occasional Contributors / Business / climate change, Environment and Climate Change, environmental law, environmental matters, Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act

By McCarthy Tétrault LLP | 2 Minutes Read January 18, 2019

Ontario’s environment plan: Preserving and protecting our environment for future generations

On November 29, 2018, the Ontario government released its Environment Plan: Preserving and Protecting our Environment for Future Generations.

Article by McCarthy Tétrault LLP / Business, Finance and Accounting / Environment and Climate Change, environment plan, environmental law, environmental matters, greenhouse gas reduction targets

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