Evan Barz

Ontario government releases long anticipated Provincial Planning Statement

On August 20, 2024, the Ontario government released the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (2024 PPS), introducing fundamental changes in how...

Fundamental changes made to Planning Act appeals as Bill 185 receives royal assent

On June 6, 2024, the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185), was given royal assent, bringing into force sweeping changes to the...

Ontario government announces proposed amendments to Planning Act and Development Charges Act

On April 10, 2024, the Ontario government introduced Bill 185, the “Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2023”. The Bill proposes to repeal...

Ontario releases new regulations for carbon storage

New regulations in Ontario pave the way for carbon storage demonstration projects using private wells. Richard King, Jake Sadikman, Jennifer Fairfax,...

Regulation of ‘forever chemicals’ (PFAS) in Canada

The federal government recently announced its intention to designate PFAS as a class of toxic substances under CEPA.

Zero-emission vehicles regulation under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act

On December 20, 2023, the federal government announced new regulations that will require 100% of light-duty vehicles offered for sale in Canada to be...

Ontario proposes to permit renewable energy virtual net metering arrangements for ICI participants

Ontario is seeking feedback from electricity industry participants on a proposal that would enable corporate power purchase agreements. Jake...

Policy refresh – Ontario government proposes key changes to provincial planning policy

On April 6, 2023, the Ontario government unveiled the latest of its policy and legislative proposals as part of its Housing Supply Action Plan.