So glad I learned that the hard way … said no developer, ever.

28. October 2021 0
We know land development is complicated – especially when dealing with environmental issues. The process is long, complex and can be unpredictable. Environmental issues on your site can put a roadblock in your development pathway while you navigate frequently-changing regulations and potentially lengthy review processes. We get it. We’ve been there and found the way ...

The Feds Get Carbon Pricing Through the High Court

The Supreme Court of Canada recently released its decision in Reference re Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, where a 6-3 majority upheld the federal Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (the “Act”) as ‘constitutional’, which means the government can enact such legislation. Based on this decision, the federal GHG emission pricing standards are here to stay, ...

Take Note – Changes Coming to BC’s Site Profile System

02. February 2021 0
Back in January 2020, we posted about the proposed changes to BC’s site profile system to address the perceived gaps and weaknesses in the current site identification process. Well the time has come – those changes are about to become reality. The amendments to the Environmental Management Act (“EMA”) and the Contaminated Sites Regulation (“CSR”) ...