Canada: Environmental Law

Québec's government has introduced a comprehensive draft regulation to modernize its hazardous materials management framework, marking the first major overhaul since the late 1990s. The reform introduces five key focus areas including enhanced traceability systems, new disposal charges, clearer rules for accidental releases, refined regulatory standards, and more stringent requirements for disposal sites. These changes aim to strengthen accountability across the hazardous materials management chain whi

On April 2, 2026, the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta formalized a co-operation agreement on environmental and impact assessments (the Canada-Alberta Co-operation Agreement)...

The British Columbia Court of Appeal recently confirmed that company executives can be personally liable for environmental infractions.

On March 25, 2026, the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta (the "Parties") published an agreement in principle (the "Agreement in Principle") to establish a new outcome-based methane equivalency...

On March 30, 2026, Ontario’s Species Conservation Act (“SCA”)[1] came into force, repealing the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”).

Sustainable living does not have to end with your lifetime. In today’s increasingly eco-conscious world, more and more individuals are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and leave things “greener” for future generations. Eco-friendly estate planning can integrate those values into practical decisions that reduce your environmental impact while caring for loved ones after your death.

The BC Court of Appeal released its decision in R. v. Mossman, 2026 BCCA 75, upholding the BC Supreme Court’s decision confirming that a director...

Le 26 février 2026, la Cour d'appel de la Colombie-Britannique (la « Cour d'appel ») a rendu une décision unanime dans l'affaire...

Archaeological assessments are a common source of delay and uncertainty in the development approval process. Ontario is now proposing changes that could narrow...