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 […]
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 Partners Clare Burns […]
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 providing guidance to […]
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 rankings in 21 […]
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.*
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.
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 an impact on […]
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 Lakes Decision), is […]
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 referred to as […]
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 the law and […]
Case Law Update: Smith v Inco Limited
Environmental Contamination Nuisance Strict Liability Application of Limitation Period in Class Actions
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.
Case Law Update: Hanna v Ontario (Attorney General)
Judicial Review Regulations Renewable Energy
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.
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.