Environmental Law

Green Rise Foods Inc. v. N.V. Hagelunie, 2026 ONCA 334, is a recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal about insurance coverage for a business loss caused by a series of related events.

On May 15, 2026, the Prime Minister of Canada and the Premier of Alberta announced an agreement to implement the Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) announced in November 2025. This implementation agreement (Agreement) is the latest announcement on intergovernmental cooperation and formalizes the draft cooperation agreement announced in April and discussed in our March 25, 2026 Update: “Canada and Alberta sign draft cooperation agreement on impact assessment after historic MOU”.

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.

Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations have created a rapidly growing compliance credit market, with prices reaching $358.18 by June 2026. However, carbon dioxide removal technologies like bioenergy with carbon capture and storage remain excluded from participating in this valuable market, creating competitive disadvantages for Canadian CDR companies compared to their U.S. counterparts and raising questions about regulatory alignment with Canada's net-zero climate goals.

Osler's Legislative Update is a bi-weekly listing of new legislation. This issue covers legislation for the period 07/09 to 07/22.

The July 2026 Pathways Plus MOU establishes a groundbreaking framework linking quantified emissions reduction commitments to regulatory incentives under Alberta's TIER regime. How will company-specific carbon capture targets be allocated among Oil Sands Alliance participants, and what regulatory consequences will companies face if they fail to meet their commitments?

The Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision in Democracy Watch v. Canada (Attorney General)[1] brings renewed focus to a familiar feature of administrative statutes: provisions known as “privative clauses,” which seek to limit court oversight of the legality of actions and decisions taken by statutory bodies such as administrative boards and tribunals.

Le ministère de l'Environnement de l'Ontario propose d'importants changements aux règles de délivrance des permis environnementaux qui pourraient faire économiser aux exploitants des dizaines de milliers de dollars en 2026. Cette proposition remplacerait la date butoir fixe du 31 janvier 2027 pour l'enregistrement au REAS par une approche fondée sur l'existence de changements aux activités des installations. Quelles sont les implications pour les installations industrielles ont

Starting August 13, 2026, certain companies engaged in industrial activities deemed high-risk will be subject to minimum fines ten times higher in the event of a violation of the Environment Quality Act (EQA). This reform is part of a broader trend aimed at strengthening the deterrent effect of environmental sanctions and encouraging companies to ensure their compliance with applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.

Le gouvernement du Québec a récemment publié un projet de règlement modifiant le Règlement sur les matières dangereuses. Il s’agit d’une révision en profondeur d’un régime demeuré largement inchangé depuis la fin des années 1990.

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

Environmental laws impose strict obligations to prevent, report, and control discharges and releases, appropriately manage and dispose of waste, and protect wildlife.