New Guidance on ESG-Related Investment Fund Disclosure: The CSA Releases Staff Notice 81-334
As interest in environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing continues to grow at a rapid pace in Canada, so do concerns about the increased potential for “greenwashing”, whereby an investment […]
Ontario Environment Industry Association releases climate resilient infrastructure report with the leadership of WeirFoulds Partner Janet Bobechko
On January 28, 2022, the Ontario Environment Industry Association (“ONEIA”) released a report titled, Resilient Infrastructure, Resilient Economy, Resilient Future: Exploring Ontario’s climate vulnerability and the case for resilience, written […]
WeirFoulds recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2021
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada. Since 1996 Who’s Who Legal has identified the foremost legal practitioners and consulting […]
WeirFoulds welcomes associate Charles Lund to the Municipal Law Practice Group
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Charles Lund as an Associate to the firm’s Municipal Law Practice Group. Prior to joining WeirFoulds, Charles completed his articling term with a full-service regional […]
Mandatory Climate-Related Disclosure: The CSA Releases Proposed National Instrument 51-107 – Open for Comment
In the latest and most significant step to date in the push towards transparent, reliable and comparable climate-related disclosure in Canada’s capital markets, the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) published Proposed […]
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 a nationally recognized […]
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 soil management. Referring […]
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 are ranked as […]
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 in the Best […]
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 was selected based […]
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 a 6-3 majority, […]
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 in addition to […]
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 WeirFoulds as a […]
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 areas – a […]
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 is one of […]