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February 03, 2016

Jail Sentences Are Rare But Not Unheard Of In Environmental Matters

The owner and operator of an asbestos removal company has been sentenced to 45 days in jail for persistent non-compliance with the Environmental Protection Act ("EPA").  This is the first jail sentence for an environmental offence in Ontario since 2013.

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