Environment Journal

Our Fall edition is ready to read! These in-depth features dig into the key issues on Construction, Cleanup and Excess Soils: ➡ ESSENTIAL CONNECTIONS: Keeping track of construction projects and protecting non-renewable resources. ➡ EVOLVING RULES ON EXCESS SOILS: Industry stakeholders should be aware of these critical developments, including the introduction of public registries and the regulation of reuse sites. ➡ THE COST OF COMPLIANCE: Ontario’s Excess Soil Regulation comes with a price. ➡ CANADA’S COMPOUNDING PROBLEM: Keeping pace on reclamation and remediation in the oil sands. ➡ CULTIVATING COMMUNITY: Soil standards and seedlings in the City of Stouffville. ➡ LAST WORD: How clean is clean when it comes to the ESQS? Plus, updates on the cleantech market and industry announcements! #environment #construction #cleanup #excesssoils #cleantech #environmentalconsulting #resourcerecovery #contaminatedsites Environment and Climate Change Canada Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA) Environmental Services Association of Alberta Réseau Environnement Nova Scotia Environmental Network (NSEN) Canadian Brownfields Network (CBN) ECO Canada Actual Media Inc. Matthew Gardner Salila Shetty James Sbrolla, Oliver W. Lauren Belayneh D. Grant Walsom, P.Eng., QP Brent Loney, M.Sc., P.Geo. Carolyn Adams Darlene Shaw Corinne Lynds Vanessa Watson Todd Latham Connie Vitello Nick Krukowski https://lnkd.in/g_ct6EgP

🎉 🏆 This year, we proudly celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Brownie Awards, honouring the builders, innovators, and visionaries dedicated to revitalizing brownfield sites and transforming communities. Congratulations to our outstanding winners and all the incredible finalists! A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, jury, and everyone who joined us in making this milestone event so memorable 💚 Relive the moments of celebration and the lasting connections made throughout the event with our recap video. ► View the full list of 2024 winners https://lnkd.in/g89vKKX2 ► Read about the incredible finalists https://lnkd.in/gywgfv_T ► Read about the celebration highlights https://lnkd.in/gHKRSsVH WSP in Canada, ERIS, ALTRA | SANEXEN, Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP, Milestone Environmental Contracting Inc., Dillon Consulting Limited, EnVision Consultants, Montrose Environmental Group, Stantec, Terrapex, Berkley Canada (a Berkley Company), The Kilmer Group, Essential Soils Solutions, BlueFrog Environmental Consulting Inc., Ontario Association of Architects, The BMI Group, Montrose Properties, Empire Communities, King & Benton

We're looking forward to joining the Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA) for Environment Industry Day. Join us! #environment #Ontario #QueensPark #events Actual Media Inc. Waste Connections WSP in Canada ERIS Walker Industries ECO Canada Datanest SLR Consulting RWDI Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP

Looking to learn the latest about the #environment sector in Canada? In this edition: ➡️ Smart Solutions for Net Zero: How to enhance grid capacity, improve supply chain resilience, and streamline innovative ideas to support the clean energy transition. ➡️ Green Skills for the Next Gen: Meet four remarkable RBC Foundation scholarship students who plan to make a difference. ➡️ Regulating Cleanup Projects: The Ontario government has proposed amendments to the brownfields regulations that would impact RSC filing. ➡️ Call for Soil Submissions: The Excess Soils Symposium has opened up opportunities for program content. ➡️ Cleantech Funding Challenge: Alberta’s government is investing $40 million from the industry-funded Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction. ➡️ Partnership to Protect Nature: A landmark agreement marks a milestone in the north, with a shared commitment to safeguarding nature in NWT. ➡️ Industry Events: the Canadian Brownfields Network webinar on Unlocking Opportunities; the Ontario Environment Industry Association's Environment Industry Day; ECO Canada's Environment Professionals Meet-up; and more! #remediation #decarbonization #cleantech #ESG #environmentalconsulting #media #events https://lnkd.in/g2R82iD4 Environment and Climate Change Canada Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA) Ontario Clean Technology Industry Association Canadian Brownfields Network (CBN) Environmental Services Association of Alberta Nova Scotia Environmental Network (NSEN) Réseau Environnement QUEST Canada Climate Risk Institute Recycle BC Environmental Services Association Maritimes - ESAM RBC BSI WSP in Canada Actual Media Inc.

🏆 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬. For the Brownie Awards’ 25th Anniversary, we asked our Brownfielders of the Year to reflect on how Canada's brownfield sector has evolved over the past 25 years—covering key changes, challenges, and milestones. They also share their favourite moments from the Brownie Awards through the years, highlighting memorable projects and achievements. Join us as we honour the innovation and dedication that have shaped environmental remediation and urban renewal in Canada. #BrownieAwards #Brownfields #EnvironmentalRemediation #Sustainability #CanadianIndustry #25thAnniversary #UrbanRevitalization Actual Media Inc. Canadian Brownfields Network (CBN) Todd Latham, Glenn Miller, Jonathan Westeinde, Tammy Lomas-Jylha, Terry Boutilier, David Harper, Eric P., D. Grant Walsom, P.Eng., QP, lisa fairweather, Chris De Sousa, Josee Samson, Monisha Nandi, Denise Lacchin, Judy Lam, MBA, CMA, CPA, Connie Vitello, Corinne Lynds

A great evening learning and celebrating the amazing projects, builders, innovators, and professionals in the remediation and redevelopment of brownfield sites across Canada at the 2024 #BrownieAwards. Congratulations to all the finalists and winners! Montrose Environmental Group was proud to sponsor this year's REBUILD category, congrats again to the winner "Wonder Condos" and to the Project Team: Diamond Schmitt, GBCA, Graywood, Alterra, and Entuitive. Kudos to Canadian Brownfields Network (CBN) and Actual Media Inc. for 25 years of the Brownie Awards! Matrix Solutions Inc. #environmentalcommunity #brownfields #remediation #redevelopment

Searching for smart solutions toward achieving #NetZero targets? In this feature article, find out how to enhance grid capacity, improve supply chain resilience, and streamline innovative ideas to support the clean energy transition, according to Dr. Andrea Nuesser, a grid modernization leader at Capgemini. #environment #renewables #smartsystems #AI #decarbonization https://lnkd.in/gvY7hJzF

Great to see a Saskatoon Success story! Congratulation Ryan Riess, M.Sc., P.Eng and R Squared!

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 - 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 📣 The symposium will be back on September 25th, 2025 and is opening up opportunities for program content even earlier in the form of individual abstracts, session proposals, and panellist participation. The annual symposium provides a first-rate update on the business of excess soils and attracts policymakers and senior-level industry stakeholders. Deadline to submit for the 2025 Excess Soils Symposium is April 4th, 2025. See details and submit your abstracts here >> https://lnkd.in/gbKDVHQg #ExcessSoilsSymposium #regulations #bestpractices #successfulprojects #techsolutions #newresearch #cleanupprojects

Qualified Person Community of Ontario (QPCO) is incredibly honoured to receive the Brownie Award for the Reprogram category! This is a shout out and huge thank you to our roughly 150 members who make this group so special. We are excited to continue developing with you all. Thanks to the Environment Journal for putting on a great night, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs for their continued consultation, Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA) for their support in helping us function, and Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP for sponsoring this very special award. D. Grant Walsom, P.Eng., QP, Freesia Waxman, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., Michael Fagan, Adam Leus, Pamela Cameron, Bailey Walters, Denise Lacchin, Erik Enders, Ylena Quan, P.Eng., Reese McMillan, Kerry-Anne Pumphrey, M.Sc. EP, P.Geo., QPesa, Matthew Bielaski, P.Eng., Steve Russell, David MacGillivray, Jenna Allan, Gerry Parrott, Robert Reaume, P.Eng., Jonathan Wakani, P.Geo., Vanessa Grande, Patrick (Rick) Fioravanti, P.Geo., Paula Hutchison, P. Eng., Elizabeth Foran