Service Area: Environmental Law

This blog post provides a high-level overview of the federal government’s recent final State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report (the “Report”) and accompanying[...]

Environmental liability is a critical concern for sellers involved in property and business transactions. Without the right protections in place, unexpected liabilities can surface even[...]

PFAS in Focus: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Regulation and Litigation in Canada With the surge in PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)-related litigation, these “forever[...]

Join Us at SMART Remediation’s Ottawa Seminar on February 6, 2025, where Nathan Adams, Environmental Lawyer, will be presenting on the following topic:  “Forever Chemicals”[...]

On October 18, 2024, the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (the “MECP”) proposed further amendments to Ontario Regulation 406/19 – On-Site and Excess[...]

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are under increased regulatory scrutiny in Canada due to their potential environmental and health risks. On July 27, 2024, Environment[...]

On August 9, 2024, Health Canada updated its Objective for Canadian Drinking Water Quality for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Due to growing concerns and[...]

The federal government has recently made significant changes to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) which represent the first major overhaul of the statute in[...]