Blog: How to say “no” to unsuitable landfill sites in Ontario

Blog posted by Richard D. Lindgren, CELA Counsel on October 17, 2013 In Ontario, no person is allowed to establish, operate or expand a waste disposal site (i.e. landfill) unless an Environmental Compliance Approval has been issued under the Environmental Protection Act (EPA). This…

Media Release: Broad interpretation of environmental laws upheld by Canada’s highest court

Media Release Supreme Court of Canada affirms for first time validity of applying precautionary principle to Ontario environmental legislation Ottawa, ON – On Thursday, October 17, 2013, the Supreme Court of Canada held that environmental laws may be interpreted broadly…

Une interprétation large du droit de l’environnement confirmée par la plus haute cour du Canada

https://www.cela.ca/node/2734   La Cour suprême du Canada affirme pour la première fois la validité de l’application du principe de précaution aux lois de l’Ontario sur l’environnement Oct 17 2013 Ottawa (Ontario) – Le jeudi 17 octobre 2013, la Cour suprême du…