gdp's Comments

Environmental Law and Litigation : Thank you

Mon, 5 Oct 2015 18:47:15 +0000

Thank you, Tony. I'll do my best! Best wishes Dianne

Environmental Law and Litigation : Thank you

Fri, 2 Oct 2015 00:51:26 +0000

Thank you, Phil!

Environmental Law and Litigation : Wind turbines and radiation emitting devices act

Sun, 20 Sep 2015 23:18:01 +0000

Beth, it's also worth noting that my four arguments are in the alternative, i.e. if one of them is correct, it is enough. Thank you Dianne

Environmental Law and Litigation : Wind turbines and radiation emitting devices act

Sun, 20 Sep 2015 20:16:46 +0000

Beth, With all due respect, I have a different opinion, for the reasons stated above. While the REDA has rarely been interpreted in court, a 2009 ruling confirmed that it does not apply to the use of any device, see Ayana v. Skin Klinic, 2009 CanLII 42042. No court has ever applied the REDA to noise, and I do not think they would, for the reasons explained. Again, with all due respect to the federal candidates and to the Health Canada investigator, I believe they are misinformed. BTW, Health Canada does not need authority to study anything. They only need legal authority if they wish to regulate or to litigate. They have done neither in relation to wind turbines. Dianne

Environmental Law and Litigation : Regulation of noise

Tue, 8 Sep 2015 13:36:26 +0000

I am very sorry to hear about this problem. Unfortunately, the province does not set specific maximum indoor noise levels for residential spaces. The expert evidence I have seen usually suggests something in the 40 db range for urban areas. You may need to retain a noise engineer to track the problem down. Best wishes Dianne

Environmental Law and Litigation : Compost v soil: which is “clean”?

Tue, 8 Sep 2015 13:32:38 +0000

Alas, to the best of my knowledge, this discrepancy has not yet been addressed by the Ministry of Environment. Thank you for your comment. Dianne

Environmental Law and Litigation : The Dutch Climate Case: Beginning of a New Era of Climate Litigation?

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 19:02:32 +0000

Hi, Allan. I'd be glad to talk. Dianne

Environmental Law and Litigation : Even brief discharges must be reported

Sun, 30 Aug 2015 23:29:32 +0000

Dear Susan, As I have written to other noise sufferers, there are no quick, cheap, effective solutions to noise conflicts such as the one you describe. Our firm can sometimes help. If you would like to retain us, please fill out the form at http://envirolaw.com/contact/. Best wishes Dianne

Environmental Law and Litigation : Regulation of noise

Sun, 30 Aug 2015 23:28:59 +0000

Dear Doug, As I have written to other noise sufferers, there are no quick, cheap, effective solutions to noise conflicts such as the one you describe, especially if the bylaw officer will not or cannot help. Our firm can sometimes help. If you would like to retain us, please fill out the form at http://envirolaw.com/contact/. Best wishes Dianne

Environmental Law and Litigation : Should non-human animals have rights?

Sun, 30 Aug 2015 23:26:12 +0000

Dear Paul, I agree that this is a very challenging legal argument, and I agree that there is no clear place to draw the line, if the courts move it. Please note that our blog post was simply to let our readers know that these interesting and potentially important cases are underway; we have no personal involvement in the Project. But whether or not the courts should use the specific tool of habeas corpus, the torture of chimpanzees in what was often fruitless medical research is particularly shameful because their awareness, and their suffering, is so much like our own. As you know, the National Institutes of Health have agreed to almost eliminate the use of chimpanzees in research, because their use is rarely scientifically justified. See http://www.nih.gov/news/health/jun2013/od-26.htm I would agree that we owe lab rats (and mice) much less in the way of dignity and respect than we owe to chimpanzees, but even rats and mice should not be tortured gratuitously, IMHO.

Environmental Law and Litigation : Regulation of noise

Sun, 30 Aug 2015 23:11:34 +0000

Hi. The form for contacting our firm for legal advice and representation is here: http://envirolaw.com/contact/ Or call Elaine at 416 962 5009. Thank you and best wishes Dianne

Environmental Law and Litigation : Regulation of noise

Thu, 23 Jul 2015 21:00:40 +0000

Hi. I am sorry to hear about the difficulty and stress you are undergoing, and how much it must interfere with your enjoyment of our precious summer weather. As we indicated to the other noise complainants, there are no quick easy and good resolutions to noise complaints between neighbours. If you have already approached the municipality without success, you can try the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change local office. If they will not help you, you may indeed need a good environmental lawyer. I hope this helps Dianne Saxe

Environmental Law and Litigation : Regulation of noise

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 13:42:20 +0000

Dear Alex, There are rarely any quick or cheap fixes for this type of noise conflict. You could start by taking some noise measurements inside and outside your home, then showing your results to the municipal bylaw inspector. There are cheap, approximate detectors available as apps for some smart phones, or you could rent a proper noise meter. A noise consultant may be able to help you reduce how much noise penetrates into your bedroom, and also to take professional noise measurements. If all else fails, you could hire a good environmental lawyer to sue your neighbours. Good luck Dianne

Environmental Law and Litigation : What Do We Do?

Mon, 8 Jun 2015 19:30:42 +0000

Hi, Maria, We have put you on the list to get the blog updates. Our new website, which we keep hoping is almost finished, will make it easier to sign yourself up. Thank you.

Environmental Law and Litigation : Hire Us?

Tue, 15 Oct 2013 13:11:30 +0000

Katia, I\\\'d be delighted. Thanks for the invitation! Dianne

Environmental Law and Litigation : Worried about wind?

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:18:59 +0000

Thank you, Zach

Environmental Law and Litigation : Worried about wind?

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:18:26 +0000

Thank you, Kris.

Environmental Law and Litigation : 50 years of environmental law in Canada

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:12:55 +0000

Gus, The grandfathered date in the OWRA for pre existing water taking facilities was 1961 until the recent amendments. But you are quite right, the OWRC began in 1956, and the OWRC Act began in 1957. Thanks! Dianne

Environmental Law and Litigation : Meet Dianne

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:50:05 +0000

Thank you very much, Glenn. We appreciate this.
Dianne