1A – Environmental Regulation & Compliance 2023
Practical Case Studies and What You Need to Know
May 9 – Course agenda
Course Description
A practical, updated case study-based session on current and future trends in environmental regulation, in Ontario and Canada chaired by Len Griffiths and Sarah Gilbert of Bennett Jones LLP’s Environmental, Health & Safety Law Group.
For more than 25 years, this course has provided Canada’s leading update and overview on environmental compliance for both seasoned environmental professionals and those new to environmental responsibilities.
Course Chairs
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Guest Speakers
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- Julia Schatz, Partner, Bennett Jones LLP
- Gord Reusing, Principal, GHD
- Venetia Whiting, Associate, Bennett Jones LLP
May 9 – Course begins 9 AM
Introduction: What is environmental law (and why do I care)?
- Sources of environmental law
- Important terms and concepts
- Due diligence
- Understanding and managing compliance
Speaker: Len Griffiths, Bennett Jones LLP
Spills, discharges and environmental incidents
- What is, and is not, a spill
- Federal, provincial and municipal requirements
- Prevention, reporting and mitigation
- Practical case studies and tips to manage liability
Speakers: Sarah Gilbert and Len Griffiths, Bennett Jones LLP
Regulation of air, odour, noise and GHG emissions (Ontario focus)
- ECAs / EASRs
- Air Regulation 419/05
- Noise and vibration
- GHG developments in Ontario
Speaker: Gord Reusing, GHD
Key issues relating to waste
- Key issues for waste management
- Practical case studies and tips for compliance and managing liabilities
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
Speakers: Sarah Gilbert and Venetia Whiting, Bennett Jones LLP
Regulation of chemicals
- Regulation of toxic substances under Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)
- Hazardous Products Act
- Issues relating to emerging contaminants
Speaker: Venetia Whiting, Bennett Jones LLP
Enforcement of environmental laws
- Recent trends: What you need to know to stay out of trouble!
- Updates relating to: charges, fines, administrative penalties, orders
- Key issues regarding director and officer personal liability
- Managing enforcement actions (orders, charges)
Speakers: Julia Schatz and Len Griffiths, Bennett Jones LLP
Managing environmental liability
- Due diligence revisited (will never leave you)
- Practical case studies – what to do if an incident occurs
- Training, procedures, government/public relations, legal advice
Speaker: Len Griffiths, Bennett Jones LLP
Question and answer period
Course ends 4:30 PM
EVENT SCHEDULE
8 AM: Registration opens
9 AM: Courses begin
12 PM: Lunch
5 PM: Courses finish