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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,…

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

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

The policies of the OEB, and in particular its approach to the setting of rates for the transmission and distribution of electricity and natural gas, have had…

Aug 1, 2012

Not at Fault? You May Still Pay

The recent decision of the Divisional Court in the case of The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes v Director, Ministry of the Environment (the Kawartha…

Mar 12, 2012

The Integrated Planning Approach: An Approach to Planning Excellence?

The Ontario Municipal Board made a precedent-setting decision by approving applications for development using the integrated Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) and Planning Act processes. Commonly…

Nov 1, 2011

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

This guide provides a brief overview of the main elements of environmental protection law in Ontario. Its main objective is to identify the principal structural elements of…

Oct 20, 2011

Case Law Update: Smith v Inco Limited

Environmental Contamination Nuisance Strict Liability Application of Limitation Period in Class Actions

Aug 10, 2011

Proposed Mandatory Energy Conservation Planning for Public Agencies

A proposed regulation under Ontario’s Green Energy Act, 2009 would require public agencies to report their annual energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission.

Mar 30, 2011

Case Law Update: Hanna v Ontario (Attorney General)

Judicial Review Regulations Renewable Energy

Nov 1, 2010

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

Recent reforms could make it easier for building owners and managers to incorporate green energy technology into building retrofits.

Oct 6, 2009

Thinking About “Going Green”? Proceed with Caution

“Going Green” is the latest trend in consumer marketing the corporate advertiser’s must-have accessory for the 21st century.

Apr 30, 2009

Doing Business in Ontario: An Overview of Environmental Protection Law

This guide provides a brief overview of the main elements of environmental protection law in Ontario.

Apr 29, 2009

Renewable Energy Projects: PLanning Powers Reduced

The Government of Ontario introduced and gave first reading to the Green Energy Act, 2009 on February 23.

Mar 4, 2009

Proposed Green Energy Act Places Limits on Municipal Land Use Planning Powers

On February 23, 2009, the Government of Ontario introduced and gave first reading to the Green Energy Act, 2009 (the “Act”).

Aug 1, 2008

Environmental Law Quiz

How much do you know about environmental law?

May 1, 2008

Directors BEWARE – Potential Environmental Liability

When it comes to industrial clean-ups, the Ministry of the Environment is looking for help and personal liability can lurk in the murky ponds and work sites of the companies you serve.

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