Provincial and territorial courts in Canada

Dundee Precious Metals Receives Court Decision on Permitting Process for the Loma Larga Project in Ecuador

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (TSX: DPM) (“DPM” or “the Company”) announced that a decision on the appeal of the Constitutional Protective Action (the “Action”) filed against the Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition (“MAATE”) was delivered by the Provincial Court of Azuay in Ecuador.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (TSX: DPM) (“DPM” or “the Company”) announced that a decision on the appeal of the Constitutional Protective Action (the “Action”) filed against the Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition (“MAATE”) was delivered by the Provincial Court of Azuay in Ecuador.
  • Based on the Company’s preliminary analysis, the decision reaffirmed DPM’s mining concessions for the Loma Larga project, and clarified that free, prior and informed consultation of certain local indigenous populations must be carried out by the state, which the Company had already planned as part of its development of the project.
  • The decision also held that environmental consultation with communities in the project’s area of influence and certain additional reports on the impact of the project on water resources and the Quimsacocha National Recreation Area would need to be provided by the MAATE to the Court prior to advancing the project to the exploitation phase.
  • “As we assess the court’s decision, we remain committed to the highest applicable standards for environmental protection and stakeholder engagement in-line with International Finance Corporation standards,” said David Rae, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Arctic Pearl Ice and Cold Storage Ltd. fined $755,000 for federal offences related to transporting and discharging ammonia into fish-bearing water in British Columbia

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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On July 19, 2023, in the Provincial Court of British Columbia, Arctic Pearl Ice and Cold Storage Ltd. was ordered to pay $700,000 after pleading guilty to one charge laid under the federal Fisheries Act.

Key Points: 
  • On July 19, 2023, in the Provincial Court of British Columbia, Arctic Pearl Ice and Cold Storage Ltd. was ordered to pay $700,000 after pleading guilty to one charge laid under the federal Fisheries Act.
  • The charges stemmed from offences related to transporting and discharging ammonia into a body of water that flows into fish-bearing water.
  • Sometime between November 1 and 23, 2017, the storage tank, containing the contaminated ammonia, was collected and transported by truck to Arctic Pearl Ice and Cold Storage Ltd.'s warehouse by a company employee.
  • In November 2017, Arctic Pearl Ice and Cold Storage Ltd. was quoted $19,000 plus taxes and freight by a refrigeration contractor to dispose of the contaminated ammonia.

Peace River Hydro Partners ordered to pay $1.1 million for deposit of contaminated drainage water into the Peace River

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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The charge stemmed from an investigation by Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers into the discharge of 3,300 m3 of contaminated drainage water into the Peace River on September 9 and 10, 2018.

Key Points: 
  • The charge stemmed from an investigation by Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers into the discharge of 3,300 m3 of contaminated drainage water into the Peace River on September 9 and 10, 2018.
  • The contaminated drainage water had a low pH (acidic) and a high concentration of metals.
  • As a result of this conviction, Peace River Hydro Partners will be added to the Environmental Offenders Registry.
  • The Peace River is "water frequented by fish", as defined under the Fisheries Act.

Theft conviction leads to B.C. man's 20-year ban from investment market

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Fielder, Theft, BCSC, Provincial and territorial courts in Canada, Cryptocurrency, Security (finance)

man who was convicted and sentenced for theft in 2014 has been banned from various investment market activities for 20 years.

Key Points: 
  • man who was convicted and sentenced for theft in 2014 has been banned from various investment market activities for 20 years.
  • The sentence also barred him from engaging in promotion or distribution of any type of security and from involvement in investor relation activities.
  • "Fielder introduced an investor to an investment, then accepted investment funds from the investor knowing that the funds were borrowed, then diverted most of the funds to his own use," the panel said.
  • All conduct of that type has a tendency to impair the confidence that investors have in the integrity of financial markets."

Enforcement Notification - Tax evasion - Saskatchewan Agri-Scientist fined over $86,000 for tax evasion

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Dr. Gan worked for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2017.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Gan worked for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2017.
  • The CRA investigates suspected cases of tax evasion, tax fraud, and other serious violations of the tax laws and recommends cases to the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) for possible criminal prosecution.
  • The CRA continues to aggressively pursue tax evasion, and false claims with all the tools available to it.
  • The CRA has set up a free subscription service to help Canadians stay current on the CRA's enforcement efforts.

Alberta’s Trial-Level Court Receives New Name

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Saturday, April 1, 2023
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EDMONTON, Alberta, April 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alberta’s busiest Court will be known by a new name as of April 1, 2023.

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  • EDMONTON, Alberta, April 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alberta’s busiest Court will be known by a new name as of April 1, 2023.
  • The Alberta Court of Justice – previously known as the Provincial Court of Alberta – has been given the new name to more accurately reflect the Court’s independence and responsibilities.
  • We have requested this new name to reflect that growth and that evolution,” Chief Justice of the Alberta Court of Justice Derek Redman said.
  • The Alberta Court of Justice is the busiest court in the province, with all criminal matters beginning and over 97 per cent ending at the Provincial Court level.

Keller Foundations Ltd. fined $1 million for depositing harmful concrete leachate into groundwater that flowed into Larson Creek, British Columbia

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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The charge stemmed from an investigation into the deaths of approximately 85 Cutthroat Trout in Larson Creek in West Vancouver.

Key Points: 
  • The charge stemmed from an investigation into the deaths of approximately 85 Cutthroat Trout in Larson Creek in West Vancouver.
  • On April 30, 2018, Environment and Climate Change Canada environmental enforcement officers were notified of dead fish in Larson Creek.
  • After an investigation, they determined that Keller Foundations Ltd.'s construction activities led to a discharge of concrete leachate into groundwater that flowed into Larson Creek.
  • The Fund receives and redirects the money from court penalties and settlements, usually investing in areas where the environmental damage occurred.

Teck Metals Ltd. ordered to pay a $2.2 million fine for unlawful deposit of effluent into the Columbia River

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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The charges stem from a 2019 release of effluent into the Columbia River.

Key Points: 
  • The charges stem from a 2019 release of effluent into the Columbia River.
  • The federal fine of $2 million will be directed to the Government of Canada's Environmental Damages Fund.
  • In relation to the provincial charges, Teck Metal Ltd. was ordered to pay a total fine of $200,000.
  • The Fund helps ensure that court-awarded penalties are used to support projects that restore the natural environment and conserve wildlife.

Michels Canada Co. fined $2.8 million for releasing harmful deposits into British Columba rivers

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers strive to ensure that businesses and individuals comply with the laws and regulations that protect Canada's natural environment.

Key Points: 
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers strive to ensure that businesses and individuals comply with the laws and regulations that protect Canada's natural environment.
  • Created in 1995, the Environmental Damages Fund is a Government of Canada program administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada.
  • The Fund helps ensure that court-awarded penalties are used to repair environmental damage or benefit the environment.
  • The Fund receives and redirects the money from court penalties and settlements, usually investing in areas where the environmental damage occurred.

Enforcement Notification - Richmond Paradigm "educator" on the run for over a decade sentenced to jail for tax protester scheme

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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Mr. Ho was an "educator" with the Paradigm Education Group (Paradigm), a fraudulent scheme that counselled people across Canada to evade taxes.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Ho was an "educator" with the Paradigm Education Group (Paradigm), a fraudulent scheme that counselled people across Canada to evade taxes.
  • On August 11, 2022, Mr. Ho surrendered himself to custody and was granted release on bail on September 1, 2022.
  • For those involved in tax protester schemes, the CRA will reassess income tax, charge interest and impose penalties.
  • The CRA has set up a free subscription service to help Canadians stay current on the CRA's enforcement efforts.