Regulatory Compliance and Permitting

Navigating the complex maze of Canadian environmental laws, regulations, and permitting requirements is essential for any project’s success and operational continuity. Non-compliance can lead to significant delays, financial penalties, and reputational damage.

Our expertise is ensuring your projects and operations are fully compliant with federal, provincial, and municipal environmental legislation, allowing you to focus on your core business goals.

Key Compliance Services and Expertise

We provide strategic guidance and technical support across the entire regulatory landscape to ensure adherence to standards for air, water, soil, and biodiversity.

Regulatory Audits and Gap Analysis

• Conducting comprehensive environmental compliance audits of your facilities and operations to identify current risks and potential regulatory gaps.
• Developing prioritized corrective action plans to quickly achieve and maintain compliance.

Federal and Provincial Compliance

• Advising on key federal acts, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA).
• Ensuring compliance with specific provincial regulations for air and water discharge, waste management, and site remediation (e.g., regulations in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta).

Contaminants and Waste Management

• Guidance on the proper storage, handling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes.
• Expertise in spill prevention, contingency planning, and emergency response procedures.

Environmental Permitting and Approvals

Securing the necessary permits and approvals is a critical and often lengthy step for any new development, expansion, or operational change. We streamline this process through strategic planning and strong working relationships with regulatory bodies.

• Environmental Approvals (EAs): Preparing and submitting complex applications for provincial and federal Environmental Assessments and coordinating with regulators to facilitate timely approval.
• Air Emissions Permits: Conducting air quality assessments, dispersion modeling, and preparing applications for Certificates of Approval or Permits to Take Air (PTTA).
• Water Use and Discharge Permits: Securing permits for water taking, effluent discharge, and sewer use agreements, ensuring compliance with strict water quality objectives.
• Operational Permits: Ongoing regulatory support for industrial and manufacturing facilities, including required annual reporting and permit renewals.

Due Diligence and Transactional Support

We integrate regulatory compliance into your business and financial decisions, protecting you from unforeseen environmental liabilities during transactions.

• Environmental Due Diligence: Performing timely Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) as part of due diligence to identify and quantify environmental risks associated with property transactions.
• Liability Risk Profiling: Assessing potential financial and legal liabilities stemming from past operations or non-compliance issues before asset acquisition or divestiture.