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- From Environmental Assessments to Impact Assessments: New Federal Impact Assessment Act Coming Into Force Soon
On August 28, 2019, the Impact Assessment Act (the “IAA”) will come into force and replace the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (“CEAA 2012”). Read more »
- Innovating a Path to Emission Reductions: Alberta Government Seeks Stakeholder Feedback on Proposed New Emissions Reduction Framework for Large Industrial Emitters
The Alberta government is seeking feedback from stakeholders on its proposed Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) system, which is intended to replace the Read more »
- Meeting the Minimum (National) Standards: Ontario Court of Appeal Upholds Constitutionality of Federal Carbon Pricing Backstop
The majority of the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled on June 28, 2019 that the federal Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (the Act or GGPPA) is constitutional. Read more »
- Making the Case for a Zero Plastic Waste Economy: Canada Moves to Ban Single-Use Plastics in an Effort to Reduce Plastic Pollution
There is no doubt that plastics provide unparalleled functionality and durability across a range of products in our everyday lives. Read more »
- Impact Assessment Act
On June 21, 2019, Bill C-69, which includes the Impact Assessment Act (“IAA”), new federal legislation governing environmental assessments at the federal level Read more »