Category Archives: Environmental

The Role of the “Noble Savage” in Environmental Social Activism

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

PDF version: The Role of the “Noble Savage” in Environmental Social Activism Context of discussion: Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines Project This blog is to discuss what I call the “The Role of the Noble Savage” in the pursuit of environmental … Continue reading →

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Species at risk and an adjustment clause

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

PDF version: Species at risk and an adjustment clause Case Considered: Matichuk v Quattro Holdings Ltd, 2013 ABQB 164. The case of Matichuk v Quattro Holdings Ltd involves a contractual dispute over the sale of a parcel of agricultural land in … Continue reading →

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Migratory Birds and the City

Posted on February 25, 2013 by

PDF version: Migratory Birds and the City Decision considered: Podolsky v Cadillac Fairview Corp. [2013] O.J. No. 581 (QL) [Note as of date of writing this decision is not available online at Canlii or the Ontario Court of Justice] In … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental, Protection of Species | 2 Comments

No Public Interest Standing at the Alberta Environmental Appeals Board

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

PDF version: No Public Interest Standing at the Alberta Environmental Appeals Board Decisions Considered: Alberta Wilderness Association v Alberta (Environmental Appeal Board), 2013 ABQB 44; Water Matters Society of Alberta et al. v. Director, Southern Region, Operations Division, Alberta Environment … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental, Intervenors and Standing, Water Law | 1 Comment

The Responsible Energy Development Act and the Water Act – cloudy confluences

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

PDF version: The Responsible Energy Development Act and the Water Act – cloudy confluences After 18 consecutive hours of steamed debate Alberta Legislature passed Bill 2, the Responsible Energy Development Act, (REDA) into law on November 21st, 2012 (see Calgary … Continue reading →

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How the Canadian Forces defended the Sprague’s Pipit

Posted on December 13, 2012 by

PDF version: How the Canadian Forces defended the Sprague’s Pipit Decisions considered: Decision Statement issued November 30, 2012 re: Cenovus (formerly EnCana) Shallow Gas Infill Development Project proposed for the Suffield National Wildlife Area, online here. Re: EnCana Shallow Gas … Continue reading →

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Bill 2 the Responsible Energy Development Act and the Duty to Consult

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

PDF version: Bill 2 the Responsible Energy Development Act and the Duty to Consult Proposals commented on: Bill 2, the Responsible Energy Development Act, Alberta and the First Nations Consultation Policy, Discussion Paper, (Fall 2012). There has been a lively … Continue reading →

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An Overview of Bill 2: Responsible Energy Development Act – What are the changes and What are the issues?*

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

PDF version: An Overview of Bill 2: Responsible Energy Development Act – What are the changes and What are the issues?* Bill commented on: Bill 2, Responsible Energy Development Act, The Legislative Assembly of Alberta, 1st Session, 28th Legislature On … Continue reading →

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Bill 2 and its implications for landowner participation in energy project decision-making

Posted on November 13, 2012 by

PDF version: Bill 2 and its implications for landowner participation in energy project decision-making Bill commented on: Bill 2, Responsible Energy Development Act, The Legislative Assembly of Alberta, First Session, 28th Legislature I find it strange to be writing in … Continue reading →

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Bill 2, the Responsible Energy Development Act and the Enforcement of Private Surface Agreements

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

PDF version: Bill 2, the Responsible Energy Development Act and the Enforcement of Private Surface Agreements Proposal commented on: Bill 2, the Responsible Energy Development Act Bill 2, the Responsible Energy Development Act (REDA) if enacted will afford the Regulator an … Continue reading →

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