Forced Labour and Modern Slavery in Canadian Supply Chains: Key 2026 Reporting Clarifications Under the Supply Chains Act to meet May 31 Reporting Deadline
A renewed focus on global trade policy and tariffs has led many businesses to take a closer look at their supply chains and the compliance expectations that arise from the […]
CANECT 26 – Environmental Compliance and Due Diligence Training Event
Partner Janet Bobechko and Associate Catalina Karam will contribute legal insight at the upcoming CANECT 2026, taking place April 29–30, 2026. Janet will chair, speak, and moderate 2C – Excess Soils […]
Toronto Vapour Intrusion Conference
Partner Janet Bobechko will be speaking at the Toronto Vapour Intrusion Conference on May 21, 2026. Janet will present Vapour Intrusion Liability in Ontario: Statutory Authority, Regulatory Guidance, and Professional […]
WeirFoulds recognized in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 31 of our lawyers have been recognized across 17 different practice areas in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was selected based on […]
Three WeirFoulds partners recognized in Lexpert’s Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers 2026
WeirFoulds is pleased to share that Partners Glenn Ackerley, Sandra Astolfo and Janet Bobechko have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Lexpert’s Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers: A Guide to […]
Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in Lexology Index: Canada 2025
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce the firm has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Lexology Index: Canada. Since 1996, the guide has identified the foremost legal practitioners and consulting experts […]
Important Changes to Records of Site Condition and (yet again) Excess Soils
On October 23rd and 24th, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (“MECP”) finalized significant regulatory amendments under the Environmental Protection Act (“EPA”) to advance Ontario’s goals of streamlining […]
WeirFoulds receives 32 practice area rankings in 2026 edition of Best Law Firms – Canada
WeirFoulds is proud to have received 32 practice area rankings in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms – Canada, a ranking compiled by Best Lawyers. The firm is ranked […]
Application for Extension to Federal Plastics Registry Deadline of September 29
The Federal Plastics Registry (FPR) introduced new reporting obligations for producers of certain plastic products placed on the Canadian market in 2024, with the first deadline set for September 29, […]
10 WeirFoulds partners recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2026
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized by Chambers and Partners in Chambers Canada Guide 2026. In this year’s edition, 10 of our partners have […]
Building What’s Next: Scaling Climate Solutions in the Built Environment – Toronto Climate Week
Partner Jeff Scorgie will speak at Building What’s Next: Scaling Climate Solutions in the Built Environment, an all-day session that will be offered during Toronto Climate Week on Thursday, October […]
2025 PFAS Symposium
Partner Janet Bobechko will speak during the 2025 PFAS Symposium, which will be held by the Ontario Environment Industry Association on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. This third annual symposium will […]
ESG In Uncertain Times: What Corporate Counsel Needs to Know – Ontario Bar Association
Partner Janet Bobechko will speak during ESG In Uncertain Times: What Corporate Counsel Needs to Know, a program that will be hosted by the Ontario Bar Association on Thursday, September […]
WeirFoulds Partner Janet Bobechko recognized in 2025 Lexpert Special Edition: Energy
Congratulations to Partner Janet Bobechko on being recognized in the 2025 Lexpert Special Edition: Energy. The special edition is the product of an extensive peer survey process, and features updates on […]
Are you ready for the New Plastics Registry Reporting due September 29?
The federal government has recently launched the Federal Plastics Registry (the “FPR”), a new initiative that establishes mandatory requirements to monitor and track plastics from manufacturing through to end-of-life. Reporting […]