Category Archives: Natural Resources

The death of free entry mining regimes in Canada?

PDF version: The death of free entry mining regimes in Canada? Decision commented on: Ross River Dena Council v Government of Yukon, 2012 YKCA 14. I (along with co-author Cheryl Sharvit) and others have long tried to make the case that … Continue reading

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A new approach to regulating unconventional resource plays in Alberta: the ERCB takes a bold step forward

PDF version: A new approach to regulating unconventional resource plays in Alberta: the ERCB takes a bold step forward Document commented on: ERCB Discussion Paper, Regulating Unconventional Oil and Gas in Alberta, 2012 In the weeks before Christmas the Energy … Continue reading

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

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?*

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

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

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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Bill 2 and its implications for the jurisdiction of the Environmental Appeal Board

PDF version: Bill 2 and its implications for the jurisdiction of the Environmental Appeal Board Proposal commented on: Bill 2, the Responsible Energy Development Act This post examines the implications of Bill 2 for the jurisdiction of the Environmental Appeal … Continue reading

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Bill 2 Responsible Energy Development Act: Setting the stage for the next 50 years of effective and efficient energy resource regulation and development in Alberta

PDF version: Bill 2 Responsible Energy Development Act: Setting the stage for the next 50 years of effective and efficient energy resource regulation and development in Alberta Bill commented on: Bill 2, Responsible Energy Development Act, The Legislative Assembly of … Continue reading

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Announcement: Bill 2, the Responsible Energy Development Act

PDF version: Announcement: Bill 2, the Responsible Energy Development Act ABlawg is pleased to announce a series of posts on Bill 2, the Responsible Energy Development Act. This important Bill proposes to create a “single window” for reviewing and approving … Continue reading

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Cleaning up Coal II

PDF version: Cleaning up Coal II Regulations commented on: Federal Regulations “Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Coal-fired Generation of Electricity Regulations” as of 30 August 2012, (Canada Gazette Part II, Vol. 146, No 19, SOR/2012-167) On 27 August 2011 the … Continue reading

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