Environmental

Sep 30, 2021

Janet Bobechko recognized in 2021 Lexpert Special Edition: Energy

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Janet Bobechko, Partner and Certified Specialist in Environmental Law, has been listed in the 2021 Lexpert Special Edition: Energy. Janet is…

Sep 17, 2021

WeirFoulds Partner Janet Bobechko and Associate Jeff Scorgie Provide Comment to the Ontario Home Builders’ Association regarding Ontario’s new On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation

On September 14, 2021, the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (“OHBA”) published an article, “Can You Dig It” that discusses the new Ontario regulations breaking ground on excess…

Sep 10, 2021

WeirFoulds recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2022

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business. In the 2022 edition, five of our partners…

Aug 26, 2021

Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes 50 WeirFoulds lawyers in 2022 edition including the new Best Lawyers Ones to Watch category

WeirFoulds congratulates 45 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada and five of our senior associates on being recognized…

Jun 3, 2021

Excess Soils Regulation 406/19 Webinar – Ontario Public Buyers Association

WeirFoulds Partner Janet Bobechko and Associate Jeff Scorgie will be speaking at a webinar hosted by the Ontario Public Buyers Association where they will be providing an…

Jun 2, 2021

From Farm to Table: An In-Depth Conversation about the Food Sector

Join WeirFoulds lawyers Scot Patriquin, Janet Bobechko, Daniel Wong, Susan Han and Robert Eisenberg for a fireside chat as they discuss a full circle of legal considerations…

May 6, 2021

Planning, Adaptation and Disclosure in an Era of Climate Change – The Canadian Bar Association

WeirFoulds Partner Janet Bobechko will be speaking at the Canadian Bar Association’s (CBA) National Environmental, Energy and Resources Law Online Symposium, titled “Planning, Adaptation and Disclosure in…

May 5, 2021

2021 Environment and Cleantech Business + Policy Forum – ONEIA

WeirFoulds Partner Janet Bobechko is co-chairing a Roundtable at the Ontario Environment Industry Association’s (ONEIA) 2021 Environment and Cleantech Business + Policy Forum, taking place on Wednesday,…

Apr 23, 2021

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 28 of our lawyers have been recognized in 17 different practice areas in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer…

Mar 26, 2021

A Matter of National Concern: The Supreme Court of Canada Upholds a Federal Price on Carbon

The Decision On March 25, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada handed down its decision in the highly anticipated Reference re Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act.[1] In…

Mar 25, 2021

Digging In: Three Months Later… Ontario’s New Regulation for Excess Soil (Part 2)

On January 1, 2021, the On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation 406/19 passed by the Province of Ontario under the Environmental Protection Act came into force in…

Feb 25, 2021

Ontario’s New Excess Soil Regulation: What You Need to Know – CANECT

WeirFoulds Partner, Janet Bobechko, is Chairing and speaking at the upcoming webinar, “Ontario’s New Excess Soil Regulation – What You Need to Know” being hosted by CANECT…

2021 Virtual Conference – The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association

WeirFoulds partner John Buhlman will be speaking at the 2021 OSSGA Virtual Conference taking place on February 25, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. OSSGA invites…

Feb 23, 2021

Understanding the New Excess Soil Regulation: Get the Dirt on Updating Bylaws – Canadian Urban Institute

WeirFoulds Partner, Janet Bobechko will be presenting at the upcoming webinar, “Understanding the New Excess Soil Regulation – Get the Dirt on Updating Bylaws” being hosted by the…

Jan 14, 2021

Digging In: Ontario’s New Regulation for Excess Soil (Part 1)

On January 1, 2021, the On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation 406/19 passed by the Province of Ontario under the Environmental Protection Act will come into force…

Dec 18, 2020

Ontario’s New Regulation for Excess Soil

On January 1, 2021, the On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation 406/19 passed by the Province of Ontario under the Environmental Protection Act will come into force…

Nov 27, 2020

Due Diligence Risk Assessment vs. Regulatory Risk Assessment: Which Do I Need? – Pinchin Ltd.

WeirFoulds Partner Janet Bobechko will be speaking at Due Diligence Risk Assessment vs. Regulatory Risk Assessment: Which Do I Need? a webinar being hosted by Pinchin Ltd. on…

Nov 17, 2020

WeirFoulds welcomes senior environmental lawyer Janet Bobechko

WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that Janet Bobechko has joined the firm as a partner in our Environmental Law and Corporate & Commercial Practice Groups. Janet joins…

Aug 21, 2019

40 lawyers from WeirFoulds recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada 2020

WeirFoulds congratulates 40 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2020 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada. We have proudly earned 63 rankings in 23 specialty…

Sep 11, 2018

WeirFoulds Partner Recognized as Leading Lawyer in 2018 Lexpert Special Edition – Energy

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner, Robert Warren, is listed in the 2018 Lexpert® Special Edition – Energy, as a leading lawyer in the category. Robert…

Aug 24, 2018

WeirFoulds Congratulates 34 Lawyers for their Recognition in the 2019 Edition of Best Lawyers in Canada

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 34 of our lawyers have been listed in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada. Included in this list are…

Sep 29, 2016

Regulating Utility Governance: An Analysis of the Ontario Energy Board’s Role

Regulating Utility Governance: An Analysis of the Ontario Energy Board’s Role The Ontario Energy Board has announced its intention to conduct a consultation respecting its role in…

Aug 10, 2016

WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in 2017 Best Lawyers® in Canada Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 27 of our lawyers have been listed in the 2017 edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada. WeirFoulds has proudly earned 45…

Jun 3, 2016

The Benefits of Brightfields Developments for Municipalities

The increasing viability and importance of distributed energy resources, and the content of the provincial government’s policies on climate change, make the use of brownfields sites for brightfields developments a compelling option for municipalities.*

Apr 27, 2016

Corporate Governance for Municipally-Owned Local Electricity Distribution Utilities

Local distribution electricity utilities (“LDCs”) have been a source of stable and predictable income for their municipal owners. That is in large measure a result of the fact that LDCs are providing a monopoly service overseen by a regulator charged with the obligation, among other things, to ensure the stability of the LDCs.

Apr 16, 2015

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Excess Soils Regulation 406/19 Webinar – Ontario Public Buyers Association

From Farm to Table: An In-Depth Conversation about the Food Sector

Planning, Adaptation and Disclosure in an Era of Climate Change – The Canadian Bar Association

2021 Environment and Cleantech Business + Policy Forum – ONEIA

Digging In: Three Months Later… Ontario’s New Regulation for Excess Soil (Part 2)

Ontario’s New Excess Soil Regulation: What You Need to Know – CANECT

2021 Virtual Conference – The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association

Understanding the New Excess Soil Regulation: Get the Dirt on Updating Bylaws – Canadian Urban Institute

Digging In: Ontario’s New Regulation for Excess Soil (Part 1)

Due Diligence Risk Assessment vs. Regulatory Risk Assessment: Which Do I Need? – Pinchin Ltd.

WeirFoulds Partner Recognized as Leading Lawyer in 2018 Lexpert Special Edition – Energy

Regulating Utility Governance: An Analysis of the Ontario Energy Board’s Role

The Benefits of Brightfields Developments for Municipalities

Regulatory Developments and the Impact on Consumers, Business and the Environment

Not at Fault? You May Still Pay

The Integrated Planning Approach: An Approach to Planning Excellence?

Case Law Update: Smith v Inco Limited

Proposed Mandatory Energy Conservation Planning for Public Agencies

Case Law Update: Hanna v Ontario (Attorney General)

Approval Queue Eases: Ontario Overrides Municipal Planning Controls for Green Energy

Thinking About “Going Green”? Proceed with Caution

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Janet Bobechko recognized in 2021 Lexpert Special Edition: Energy

WeirFoulds Partner Janet Bobechko and Associate Jeff Scorgie Provide Comment to the Ontario Home Builders’ Association regarding Ontario’s new On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation

WeirFoulds recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2022

Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes 50 WeirFoulds lawyers in 2022 edition including the new Best Lawyers Ones to Watch category

Excess Soils Regulation 406/19 Webinar – Ontario Public Buyers Association

From Farm to Table: An In-Depth Conversation about the Food Sector

Planning, Adaptation and Disclosure in an Era of Climate Change – The Canadian Bar Association

2021 Environment and Cleantech Business + Policy Forum – ONEIA

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

A Matter of National Concern: The Supreme Court of Canada Upholds a Federal Price on Carbon

Digging In: Three Months Later… Ontario’s New Regulation for Excess Soil (Part 2)

Ontario’s New Excess Soil Regulation: What You Need to Know – CANECT

2021 Virtual Conference – The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association

Understanding the New Excess Soil Regulation: Get the Dirt on Updating Bylaws – Canadian Urban Institute

Digging In: Ontario’s New Regulation for Excess Soil (Part 1)

Ontario’s New Regulation for Excess Soil

Due Diligence Risk Assessment vs. Regulatory Risk Assessment: Which Do I Need? – Pinchin Ltd.

WeirFoulds welcomes senior environmental lawyer Janet Bobechko

40 lawyers from WeirFoulds recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada 2020

WeirFoulds Partner Recognized as Leading Lawyer in 2018 Lexpert Special Edition – Energy

WeirFoulds Congratulates 34 Lawyers for their Recognition in the 2019 Edition of Best Lawyers in Canada

Regulating Utility Governance: An Analysis of the Ontario Energy Board’s Role

WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in 2017 Best Lawyers® in Canada Directory

The Benefits of Brightfields Developments for Municipalities

Corporate Governance for Municipally-Owned Local Electricity Distribution Utilities

Regulatory Developments and the Impact on Consumers, Business and the Environment

Not at Fault? You May Still Pay

The Integrated Planning Approach: An Approach to Planning Excellence?

Doing Business in Ontario: An Overview of Environmental Protection Law – 2011

Case Law Update: Smith v Inco Limited

Proposed Mandatory Energy Conservation Planning for Public Agencies

Case Law Update: Hanna v Ontario (Attorney General)

Approval Queue Eases: Ontario Overrides Municipal Planning Controls for Green Energy

Thinking About “Going Green”? Proceed with Caution

Doing Business in Ontario: An Overview of Environmental Protection Law

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