Phase I environmental site assessments (ESAs) are a key element of environmental due diligence, particularly for commercial real estate transactions and redevelopment projects. While standards such as the Canadian Standards Association Group (CSA) Phase I Environmental Site Assessment standard Z768-01 provide a framework outlining the requirements of the Phase I ESA, urban settings can often…

Mine closure is often treated as a future obligation, addressed at a high level to support permitting and financing, and once approved, it is often shelved for years. In practice, this approach can introduce avoidable technical, regulatory, and financial risk. Regulators, Indigenous Peoples, investors, and insurers are asking tougher questions earlier, particularly around long-term geochemical…

Safety and Health Week (formerly North American Occupational Safety and Health Week) is an international event that takes place the first week of May and reminds all of us how important it is to prevent injury and illness at work, at home, and in our communities. At Trace, we use the week as a chance…

As we celebrate Trace’s 20th anniversary, we invited our people to reflect on what this milestone means to them, what makes them proud, how our work has made a difference, and what excites them most about the future. The responses that came back are thoughtful and heartfelt, offering an inside look at what this milestone…

When internal teams are stretched and permanent hiring isn’t an option, secondments offer a practical and effective way to secure timely support. Designed for organizations under pressure to deliver outcomes, secondments provide a focused alternative to permanent recruitment or large consulting engagements. Seconded professionals bring targeted skillsets, execution capability, and specialized expertise on a short-term…

In today’s rapidly evolving risk landscape, the ability to anticipate, respond to, and recover from disruption is essential. That’s why Disaster Forum 2025, held from October 28 to 30 at the stunning Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge in Alberta, is more than just a conference. It is a strategic opportunity for professionals in Emergency Management, Business…