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Spring 2009

More than the Law Requires, Now Required by Law

by W. Scott Thurlow, Vice President at TSA

This article appeared in the Spring 2009 issue of Catalyst magazine.

It isn't often that the Supreme Court of Canada issues an edict that will have a profound impact on the operations of an industrial facility. On November 28, 2008, the Supreme Court released its decision in the case of St. Lawrence Cement Inc. v. Barrette. As a result of the decision, CCPA members (and industry in general) will have to go out into the community and respond to the reasonable concerns of their neighbours to avoid litigation. Essentially, the Supreme Court decision enfoces a "Good Neighbour Policy." Read more . . .