Comments on: Canadian environmental law: Quick Intro http://envirolaw.com News and analysis (not advice) by a top Ontario environmental lawyer Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:52:47 +0000 hourly 1 By: DSS http://envirolaw.com/quick-intro-canadian-environmental-law/comment-page-1/#comment-3857 DSS Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:52:47 +0000 http://envirolaw.com/?page_id=1892#comment-3857 Hi, Doug, These questions have large potential consequences. We suggest that you consult a knowledgeable environmental lawyer. Best wishes Dianne Saxe Hi, Doug,
These questions have large potential consequences. We suggest that you consult a knowledgeable environmental lawyer.
Best wishes
Dianne Saxe

]]> By: Doug http://envirolaw.com/quick-intro-canadian-environmental-law/comment-page-1/#comment-3853 Doug Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:02:37 +0000 http://envirolaw.com/?page_id=1892#comment-3853 If i buy land that has been contaminated from the 50s, am i responible for the clean up or can i rezone it to commercial and run my business from it. There is an existing building that would need work also. If i buy land that has been contaminated from the 50s, am i responible for the clean up or can i rezone it to commercial and run my business from it. There is an existing building that would need work also.

]]> By: DSS http://envirolaw.com/quick-intro-canadian-environmental-law/comment-page-1/#comment-3654 DSS Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:44:32 +0000 http://envirolaw.com/?page_id=1892#comment-3654 Hi, Ted, It’s complicated. The analysis includes questions like: is there an actual conflict between the applicable federal and provincial laws? Is the provincial law intrinsically valid? Is it, in its pith and substance”, unduly intrusive into federal jurisdiction? For particular questions, there may also be relevant precedents. As always, if you need a legal opinion for a specific problem, please consult a qualified lawyer. Best wishes. Hi, Ted,
It’s complicated. The analysis includes questions like: is there an actual conflict between the applicable federal and provincial laws? Is the provincial law intrinsically valid? Is it, in its pith and substance”, unduly intrusive into federal jurisdiction? For particular questions, there may also be relevant precedents. As always, if you need a legal opinion for a specific problem, please consult a qualified lawyer.
Best wishes.

]]> By: 8meb1 http://envirolaw.com/quick-intro-canadian-environmental-law/comment-page-1/#comment-3645 8meb1 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:22:41 +0000 http://envirolaw.com/?page_id=1892#comment-3645 Hello Dianne: Is there a general rule for the application of Provincial regulations on Federal property? Thank you Hello Dianne:

Is there a general rule for the application of Provincial regulations on Federal property?

Thank you

]]> By: DSS http://envirolaw.com/quick-intro-canadian-environmental-law/comment-page-1/#comment-3628 DSS Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:10:00 +0000 http://envirolaw.com/?page_id=1892#comment-3628 They can certainly overlap. The simple answer is that agricultural regulation focuses on farmers, and is generally implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture; environmental regulation focuses on environmental impact and is generally implemented by the Ministry of Environment. I hope that helps Dianne Saxe They can certainly overlap. The simple answer is that agricultural regulation focuses on farmers, and is generally implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture; environmental regulation focuses on environmental impact and is generally implemented by the Ministry of Environment.
I hope that helps
Dianne Saxe

]]> By: SISIR http://envirolaw.com/quick-intro-canadian-environmental-law/comment-page-1/#comment-3627 SISIR Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:04:20 +0000 http://envirolaw.com/?page_id=1892#comment-3627 hello , what is the difference between agricultural regulation and environmental regulation ? hello ,
what is the difference between agricultural regulation and environmental regulation ?

]]> By: DSS http://envirolaw.com/quick-intro-canadian-environmental-law/comment-page-1/#comment-3613 DSS Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:29:55 +0000 http://envirolaw.com/?page_id=1892#comment-3613 Thank you so much, I appreciate the compliment. Dianne Thank you so much, I appreciate the compliment.
Dianne

]]> By: Susci@DUI lawyer http://envirolaw.com/quick-intro-canadian-environmental-law/comment-page-1/#comment-3612 Susci@DUI lawyer Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:13:56 +0000 http://envirolaw.com/?page_id=1892#comment-3612 Thanks Dianne for writing the summary. I'm an environmentalist in Florida and while browsing the net, I accidentally stumble in your blog. I was amazed by how you summed-up all the information about Canada's Environmental law. Maybe I should do the same. =) Thanks Dianne for writing the summary. I'm an environmentalist in Florida and while browsing the net, I accidentally stumble in your blog. I was amazed by how you summed-up all the information about Canada's Environmental law. Maybe I should do the same. =)

]]> By: David http://envirolaw.com/quick-intro-canadian-environmental-law/comment-page-1/#comment-3596 David Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:30:28 +0000 http://envirolaw.com/?page_id=1892#comment-3596 Hi Dianne, What do you see as the most important recent and upcoming policies and legislation on the environmental front - including related initiatives dealing with the economy moving to more sustainable practices? Also, second question - do you think the Feds will carry through on their pledge and enact Rouge Valley as a National Park soon? Hi Dianne,

What do you see as the most important recent and upcoming policies and legislation on the environmental front – including related initiatives dealing with the economy moving to more sustainable practices? Also, second question – do you think the Feds will carry through on their pledge and enact Rouge Valley as a National Park soon?

]]> By: DSS http://envirolaw.com/quick-intro-canadian-environmental-law/comment-page-1/#comment-3568 DSS Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:15:31 +0000 http://envirolaw.com/?page_id=1892#comment-3568 We are a federal country, with lots of jurisdictional overlap in many areas. Dianne We are a federal country, with lots of jurisdictional overlap in many areas.
Dianne

]]> By: KHALID MAHMOOD http://envirolaw.com/quick-intro-canadian-environmental-law/comment-page-1/#comment-3567 KHALID MAHMOOD Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:26:21 +0000 http://envirolaw.com/?page_id=1892#comment-3567 What are the reasons for federal and Provincial overlap in environmental laws in Canada Thanks What are the reasons for federal and Provincial overlap in environmental laws in Canada
Thanks

]]> By: DSS http://envirolaw.com/quick-intro-canadian-environmental-law/comment-page-1/#comment-2999 DSS Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:05:23 +0000 http://envirolaw.com/?page_id=1892#comment-2999 The Canadian Environmental Assessment Act deals with environmental evaluations before certain kinds of projects are built. The Canadian Environmental Protection Act covers many more topics that affect ongoing activities and pollution, such as long range transport of air pollution, toxic substances, etc. Dianne The Canadian Environmental Assessment Act deals with environmental evaluations before certain kinds of projects are built. The Canadian Environmental Protection Act covers many more topics that affect ongoing activities and pollution, such as long range transport of air pollution, toxic substances, etc.
Dianne

]]> By: aab http://envirolaw.com/quick-intro-canadian-environmental-law/comment-page-1/#comment-2988 aab Fri, 04 Feb 2011 01:28:06 +0000 http://envirolaw.com/?page_id=1892#comment-2988 What is the difference between CEPA, CEAA What is the difference between CEPA, CEAA

]]> By: Michael F. http://envirolaw.com/quick-intro-canadian-environmental-law/comment-page-1/#comment-2864 Michael F. Wed, 19 Jan 2011 03:09:03 +0000 http://envirolaw.com/?page_id=1892#comment-2864 An excellent summary, indeed! It's great to see such a comprehensive overview of how all the pieces of legislation fit together, all in one document. You always provide a clear explanation of how case law fits into, enhances, and fills in the gaps in the legislative matrix set out in statute law. Thanks again, Michael F. An excellent summary, indeed! It's great to see such a comprehensive overview of how all the pieces of legislation fit together, all in one document. You always provide a clear explanation of how case law fits into, enhances, and fills in the gaps in the legislative matrix set out in statute law.
Thanks again,
Michael F.

]]> By: DSS http://envirolaw.com/quick-intro-canadian-environmental-law/comment-page-1/#comment-2210 DSS Thu, 02 Dec 2010 01:23:06 +0000 http://envirolaw.com/?page_id=1892#comment-2210 Elyssa, Glad we could be helpful. Dianne Elyssa,
Glad we could be helpful.
Dianne

]]> By: Elyssa http://envirolaw.com/quick-intro-canadian-environmental-law/comment-page-1/#comment-2207 Elyssa Wed, 01 Dec 2010 04:28:50 +0000 http://envirolaw.com/?page_id=1892#comment-2207 Thank you Dianne for taking the time to write a great summary - I am an environmental studies student at York U and love learning about environmental law and policy. Your website is very helpful! Thanks again. Thank you Dianne for taking the time to write a great summary – I am an environmental studies student at York U and love learning about environmental law and policy. Your website is very helpful! Thanks again.

]]> By: DSS http://envirolaw.com/quick-intro-canadian-environmental-law/comment-page-1/#comment-1952 DSS Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:49:56 +0000 http://envirolaw.com/?page_id=1892#comment-1952 Dan, You are most welcome! Dianne Dan,
You are most welcome!
Dianne

]]> By: Dan Salvage http://envirolaw.com/quick-intro-canadian-environmental-law/comment-page-1/#comment-1930 Dan Salvage Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:44:48 +0000 http://envirolaw.com/?page_id=1892#comment-1930 An excellent summary of some often ambiguous laws- thanks for taking the time to cooalate this. An excellent summary of some often ambiguous laws- thanks for taking the time to cooalate this.

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