Hear leading experts discuss emerging trends and latest developments to Canada's environmental, occupational health and safety laws and policies. Topics to be discussed include:
- Recent developments in environmental legislation and case law, including upward pressure on penalties for environmental offences, ESG disclosure developments and proposed expansion of administrative monetary penalties in Ontario
- Recent amendments to the Occupational Health & Safety Act (Ontario), including increases in the maximum fines for Directors & Officers, extension of the limitation period and the potential for prescribed orders
- The court's expansion of the OHSA definition of 'employer' in Ontario (Labour) v Sudbury (City), 2021 ONCA 252
- The revised Occupational Health and Safety Act (Alberta) – highlights and key changes
Speakers: Nicholas Hughes,Selina Lee-Andersen, Justine Lindner, Ben Ratelband, Joanna Rosengarten, Alexander Steele,Justin Turc
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This program qualifies for up to 1.5 hours of CPD credit under the mandatory education regimes in British Columbia and Ontario.
Barreau du Québec Continuing Education: This program contains 1.5 hours of content. For more information regarding the declaration and recognition of educational activities, please contact the Barreau du Québec.
Date:
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Time:
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (ET)
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (MT)
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (PT)
Location:
Webinar Only