The Biskey Decision March 28, 2013 Michael Fortier A forceful reminder of the need for a continuing causal link between negligence and damages for a successful award.
Shark Fin Ban Case: Does Biodiversity Have Anything to Do With Social and Civic “Well Being”? March 28, 2013 Laura Bowman Laura Bowman considers how the recent striking down of the City of Toronto's ban on shark fin products affects municipalities' ability to regulate environmental matters.
Newfoundland v. AbitibiBowater: When “Polluter Pays” Becomes “Taxpayers Pay” March 28, 2013 Catherine Powell,Umair Abdul What happens to outstanding environmental orders when a company goes bankrupt? This article analyzes the Supreme Court of Canada's recent decision on the issue.
Message from the Editors March 28, 2013 Raj Bharati, Julia Croome Our third edition of Environews this OBA year illustrates the breadth and diversity of environmental law.
Message from the Editors December 18, 2012 Julia Croome, Raj Bharati We are pleased to present the second edition of Environews for the 2012-2013 OBA year!
NRTEE Report December 17, 2012 Laura Zizzo Emissions trading regimes and recent amendment to local improvement charge regulation show movement towards a low-carbon economy.
Jarvis Bike Lane Removal Exposes Serious Weaknesses in Municipal Class Approvals December 17, 2012 Laura Bowman The recent news-making removal of bike lanes on Jarvis Street in Toronto is seen by the author as exemplifying a trend of undue deference to municipal decisions in the class environmental assessment process.
Academic Article Round-Up December 17, 2012 Raj Bharati Stay current on the latest thinking in environmental law by reading up on legal academia.
Managing Fill – When is Soil “Waste”, and Where Can it Go? December 17, 2012 R. Arti Sanichara When is soil waste? This perennial quandary in environmental law was explored at a recent Environmental Law Section breakfast seminar.
Program Summary: Climate Change Lawyers Network Session on Renewable Energy Community Power Projects December 17, 2012 Carol Burbank A recent program hosted by the Climate Change Lawyers Network in partnership with the Ontario Nonprofit Network brought a mixed-bag of perspectives – from frustration to optimism – on community-based renewable power projects.