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I do hope that doggie's for sale? Not in Richmond!

June 09, 2011 21:57

A recent case decided by the Supreme Court of British Columbia dealt with the intersection of two interesting areas of law and policy: On the one hand, the growing movement to more closely regulate or to ban the sale of dogs and cats in pet stores, and on the other hand the scope allowed to...

I do hope that doggie's for sale? Not in Richmond!

June 09, 2011 21:57

A recent case decided by the Supreme Court of British Columbia dealt with the intersection of two interesting areas of law and policy: On the one hand, the growing movement to more closely regulate or to ban the sale of dogs and cats in pet stores, and on the other hand the scope allowed to...

City of Surrey to require gas stations to sell alternative fuels

June 01, 2011 21:15

On May 30, 2011, the City of Surrey, British Columbia passed a bylaw requiring that all new gasoline stations built in Surrey sell, in addition to traditional gasoline, diesel and propane, at least one "alternative fuel". For the purpose of the bylaw, alternative fuels include compressed natural...

City of Surrey to require gas stations to sell alternative fuels

June 01, 2011 21:15

On May 30, 2011, the City of Surrey, British Columbia passed a bylaw requiring that all new gasoline stations built in Surrey sell, in addition to traditional gasoline, diesel and propane, at least one "alternative fuel". For the purpose of the bylaw, alternative fuels include compressed natural...

Deadline Approaches for Reporting to the City of Toronto on Priority Substances

March 14, 2011 22:18

Submitted by Sarah Robicheau, Student-at-Law June 30, 2011 marks the phase one deadline for certain Toronto business using substances including benzene, formaldehyde, and volatile organic compounds, such as, some solvents used in dry cleaning, to submit an electronic report on their usage to the...

Deadline Approaches for Reporting to the City of Toronto on Priority Substances

March 14, 2011 22:18

Submitted by Sarah Robicheau, Student-at-Law June 30, 2011 marks the phase one deadline for certain Toronto business using substances including benzene, formaldehyde, and volatile organic compounds, such as, some solvents used in dry cleaning, to submit an electronic report on their usage to the...

Ontario Aims to Become International Leader in Water Technology Expertise

November 25, 2010 22:49

Submitted by Sarah Robicheau, Student-at-Law On November 23rd, the Ontario legislature passed the Water Opportunities and Water Conservation Act (the "Act"). The Act has two key goals: to encourage the conservation and protection of clean water sources in the Province, as well as to support the...

Ontario Aims to Become International Leader in Water Technology Expertise

November 25, 2010 22:49

Submitted by Sarah Robicheau, Student-at-Law On November 23rd, the Ontario legislature passed the Water Opportunities and Water Conservation Act (the "Act"). The Act has two key goals: to encourage the conservation and protection of clean water sources in the Province, as well as to support the...

Bill 72, Water Opportunities and Water Conservation Act, 2010 posted for comment

May 19, 2010 14:49

Further to our posting yesterday, Bill 72, Water Opportunities and Water Conservation Act, 2010 passed first reading in the Ontario legislature on Tuesday. The full text of the bill and its status is available on the Ontario Legislature website. A proposal notice in respect of the bill has...

Bill 72, Water Opportunities and Water Conservation Act, 2010 posted for comment

May 19, 2010 14:49

Further to our posting yesterday, Bill 72, Water Opportunities and Water Conservation Act, 2010 passed first reading in the Ontario legislature on Tuesday. The full text of the bill and its status is available on the Ontario Legislature website. A proposal notice in respect of the bill has...