Author Archives: Martin Olszynski
Triviality and Significance of Federal Environmental Effects after Reference re: Impact Assessment Act
By: Martin Olszynski Decision Commented On: Reference re Impact Assessment Act, 2023 SCC 23 (CanLII) PDF Version: Triviality and Significance of Federal Environmental Effects after Reference re: Impact Assessment Act This is the sixth ABlawg post regarding the Supreme Court … Continue reading
Auditor General Updates Recommendations Unaddressed by the AER on the Effectiveness of Regulating Closure Liabilities in Conventional (Non-Oil Sands) Oil and Gas
By: Shaun Fluker, Drew Yewchuk, and Martin Olszynski Report commented on: Report of the Auditor General – December 2023 PDF Version: Auditor General Updates Recommendations Unaddressed by the AER on the Effectiveness of Regulating Closure Liabilities in Conventional (Non-Oil Sands) Oil … Continue reading
Building a Reclamation Security Regime for Electricity Generation: Transparent, Constrained, Fair, and Credible
By: Martin Olszynski Matter commented on: Proceeding: 28501 – Inquiry into the ongoing economic, orderly, and efficient development of electricity generation in Alberta – Module A PDF Version: Building a Reclamation Security Regime for Electricity Generation: Transparent, Constrained, Fair, and … Continue reading
Wait, What!? What the Supreme Court Actually Said in the IAA Reference
By: Martin Olszynski, Nigel Bankes, and David Wright Case Commented On: Reference re Impact Assessment Act, 2023 SCC 23 (CanLII) PDF Version: Wait, What!? What the Supreme Court Actually Said in the IAA Reference This past Friday, October 13, the … Continue reading
Now 40% Worse: The Mine Financial Security Program in 2023
By: Drew Yewchuk and Martin Olszynski Documents Commented on: Mine Financial Security Program – Security and Liability (2023); Annual Mine Financial Security Program Submissions 2023 Submissions for 2022 Reporting Year PDF Version: Now 40% Worse: The Mine Financial Security Program … Continue reading
