Environmental prosecutions – Current files

Ongoing prosecutions subject to pending court appearances or decisions under environmental legislation.

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Ongoing prosecutions subject to pending court appearances or decisions under environmental legislation are listed below.

Check with local courts as dates are subject to change.

  • 2025

    Charged is: Jason Pollo

    Court Appearance: October 13, 2026

    Date charges laid: October 16, 2025

    Description of charges laid: Allegedly did: contravene the Criminal Code of Canada

    Alleged Contravention: Criminal Code of Canada 264.1(1)(a)

    Court document: Jason Pollo

    Charged is: Urban Systems Ltd. and the Town of Cochrane

    Court appearance: July 16, 2026, Alberta Court of Justice, Cochrane

    Date charges laid: October 16, 2025

    Date of alleged offences: On or between October 21, 2023, and October 27, 2023, and on or between October 21, 2023, and November 9, 2023

    Description of charges laid: Allegedly did: contravene the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.

    Alleged Contravention: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act 109(2), 112(1)(a), 227(j), 227(e); Potable Water Regulation 4(1)(a), 9(b) Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (Miscellaneous) Regulation

    Court document: Urban Systems Ltd. and the Town of Cochrane

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