Essentials of Environmental Legislation

This course was designed to facilitate the easy understanding of Environmental Law and its application within the Province of Ontario. Participants will gain insight into how to manage environmental issues within their organization and be up-to-date with ever-changing legislation.

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Master the Essentials of Environmental Legislation

Gain a comprehensive understanding of environmental law, insights into managing environmental issues within your organization, stay up-to-date with ever-changing legislation, and learn from experts with significant field experience.

Understanding Environmental Law

Gain understanding in the framework and history of environmental law in Ontario. As well as enforcement, fines, penalties and key environmental compliance terms.

Water Resources and Protection

Identify key water & sewer legislation such as the Federal Fisheries Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, and Municipal Sewer Use By-Laws.

Waste & Recycling Legislation

Insight into legislation regarding waste & recycling including source separation and 3-R Regulation, Hazardous Waste Management, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods.

Air Quality and Emissions

Tackle air quality and emissions with Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA), local air quality regulations and the National Pollutant Release Inventory Program (NPRI).

Ground Contamination and Remediation

Identify brownfield and contaminated property Regulations, site assessment and remediation techniques, and hazardous material spills and clean-up procedures.

Hands-on Learning Experience

You will engage in interactive sessions covering real-world scenarios, learn practical "tricks and traps" from experienced professionals, and have online support from the instructor post course.

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Your Path to Environmental Compliance Excellence

In today’s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, understanding environmental legislation isn’t just about following rules—it’s about shaping a sustainable future for Ontario businesses. Our Essentials of Environmental Legislation course puts you at the forefront of environmental compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions
You'll gain essential skills for identifying key legislation in a number of areas such as waste & recycling, air quality and emissions, releases to ground and much more. You'll also work through processes like the National Pollutant Release Inventory Program (NPRI) and Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA).
We use real past projects and scenarios that we've come across in the years of environmental compliance services we've provided.
Yes, the course is designed to facilitate understanding of Environmental Law and its application within the Province of Ontario.
E.K. Gillin is committed to student success. Some courses may offer features like scheduled sessions with experienced professionals to answer questions and provide additional learning opportunities.
This training is ideal for health & safety managers, environmental coordinators and managers, facility operations personnel, EHS professionals, and waste management specialists.
The program is a two-day intensive workshop filled with actionable insights and interactive learning.
The Environmental Legislation course is designed to keep participants up-to-date with ever-changing legislation.
Yes, E.K. Gillin provides on-site courses for private groups. The final cost for private sessions depends on the number of students, number of sessions, location, and timing. Contact us for more information