New Website Makes House of Commons Environmental Debates More Accessible October 29, 2012 Will Amos Have you ever wondered what was said during parliamentary debates about a particular environmental issue? It’s very easy to find out with a new database and search tool being maintained by the Ecojustice Clinic at the University of Ottawa.
Ontario Ministries are Ignoring the Public’s EBR Rights, says Environmental Commissioner October 29, 2012 Carolyn Shaw A recent report of the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario shows how several ministries are increasingly frustrating citizens’ rights under the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993.
Ontario Moves to Limit the Risk of Explosions from Installing Geothermal Systems October 29, 2012 Marc McAree The provincial government moved quickly to tighten the regulation of geothermal systems after a release of underground natural gas during the installation of a system earlier this year.
Canada and the U.S. Update the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement October 29, 2012 Julia Schatz, Neil Morgan The authors describe the evolution of the Canada-U.S. Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, culminating in its most recent update which contains timelines for developing strategies and phosphorus reduction targets.
A New Direction for Extended Producer Responsibility in Ontario October 29, 2012 Usman Valiante The recently filed pharmaceutical and sharps regulation under the EPA marks a quiet shift away from the Waste Diversion Act, 2002 approach for extended producer responsibility to a more hands-off, outcome-based approach.
Message from the Chair October 29, 2012 Kristi M. Ross In her inaugural Message from the Chair, incoming Environmental Law Section Chair Kristi Ross describes the section's activities and what's in store for the upcoming year.
Academic Article Roundup May 23, 2012 Julia Croome Julia Croome has collated Environews's first “Academic Article Roundup”, a list of recent academic journal articles that may be of interest to the Environews readership, complete with a short synopsis.
What’s in the Water? Understanding Legal and Technical Protocols for Water Testing May 23, 2012 Chirasthi C. Mendis The last Passport Series breakfast seminar of this OBA year addressed some of the water testing issues that could sink or float your next environmental case.
Request made under EBR to Implement a New Energy Retrofit Program Financed by Local Improvement Charges May 23, 2012 Sonja Persram The Environmental Bill of Rights allows residents to initiate a review of existing environmental legislation and policy through the Environmental Commissioner for Ontario.
Rumoured Changes to Fisheries Act Stir Up Controversy May 23, 2012 Ian Richler A former Fisheries and Oceans Canada official contends that the federal government is considering watering down section 35 of the Fisheries Act to only protect fish of economic, cultural or ecological value, rather than all fish habitat.