Saxe Envirolaw News
News and analysis of environmental cases, legislation and policy proposals in Ontario and across Canada.
Author: Dianne Saxe practices at the Saxe Law Office in Toronto.
Blawg Related Categories: Environmental Law • International • North America • Canada • Solo / Small Firm
Recent Posts from Saxe Envirolaw News
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Federal court orders mining disclosure
Two environmental groups have won a great victory over Environment Canada and the mining industry, which must immediately begin collecting and reporting information on pollutants in mine tailings and waste rock.
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Red tape, approvals and the Ontario economy
One of the key promises of the Green Energy Act is a “one window” approval process for renewable energy projects, coupled with a six month “service guarantee”, to cut through the current dozens of approvals…
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OBA comments reflected in Green Energy Act amendments
Minister Smitherman has announced amendments to Bill 150, the Green Energy Act, which respond to the recommendations of the Ontario Bar Association.
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Some good news for a change
Terrible environmental news comes to my inbox every day. In honour of the week of Earth Day, let’s have a little good news instead. On the future of our desperately imperilled oceans: 1. In 2010,…
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Solicitor client privilege and the Green Energy Act
As hearings wind up on Bill 150 and the Green Energy Act, the Law Society of Upper Canada has made a presentation, bill150-presentation-lsuc on the proposed inspection and enforcement powers. The quaintly named regulator of…
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OBA recommendations on Green Energy Act
OBA's most important recommendation for amending the Green Energy Act: Provide how land-use and common law conflicts with approved renewable energy projects should be resolved; don’t leave this to the courts. Why encourage proponents to…
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Spring Roundup of citizen scientists
One way to make the impact of climate change more real is to participate in gathering scientific data about it. Everyone (including children) can participate in NatureWatch, a series of volunteer monitoring programs sponsored by…
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NTREE calls for national carbon pricing and cap and trade
The federally-appointed National Round Table on Environment and Economy has issued an important new report, Achieving 2050: a Carbon Pricing Policy for Canada. According to the NTREE: it is urgent to act decisively, even in…
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Simple legal changes with profound effects
One of the simplest legal changes that could have profound effects on urban carbon footprints would be legalization of small personal electric transportation devices, such as Segways and Zenn Cars.
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How will US GHG reporting rule affect Canada?
If passed in substantially its present form, the US GHG reporting rule will have its largest immediate effects on exports of fossil fuels from Canada to the US. All fossil fuel importers will have to…