Author Archives: Martin Olszynski

About Martin Olszynski

B.Sc. in Biology (Saskatchewan), LL.B. (Saskatchewan), LL.M. Specialization in Environmental Law (University of California at Berkeley). Assistant Professor. Please click here for more information.

The Not Quite Twelve Days of Northern Gateway

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Martin Olszynski

By Martin Olszynski PDF Version: The Not Quite Twelve Days of Northern Gateway Decision Commented On: Report of the Joint Review Panel for the Enbridge Northern Gateway Project When the Joint Review Panel’s report for the Northern Gateway Project (the … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental, Oil & Gas | 1 Comment

Shell Jackpine Mine Expansion Project: The Mysterious Case of the Missing Justification

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Martin Olszynski

PDF Version: Shell Jackpine Mine Expansion Project: The Mysterious Case of the Missing Justification Document commented on: Decision Statement Issued under Section 54 of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 re: Shell Jackpine Mine Expansion Project (2013 ABAER 011/Decision 2013-011) … Continue reading →

Posted in Administrative Law, Energy, Environmental | 1 Comment

New Prosperity Mine Panel Report: A “Liberal and Generous,” “Complex,” and Rigorous Interpretation of CEAA 2012

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Martin Olszynski

PDF Version: New Prosperity Mine Panel Report: A “Liberal and Generous,” “Complex,” and Rigorous Interpretation of CEAA 2012 Report commented on: Report of the Federal Review Panel – New Prosperity Gold-Copper Mine Project (October 31, 2013) Last Thursday (October 31, … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental | 3 Comments

Update on the Sage-grouse, the Separation of Powers and the Rule of (Ineffective Environmental) Law(s)

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Martin Olszynski

PDF Version: Update on the Sage-grouse, the Separation of Powers and the Rule of (Ineffective Environmental) Law(s) Cases Considered: Alberta Wilderness Association v Canada (Attorney General), 2013 FCA 190, Wildlands League and Federation of Ontario Naturalists v Ministry of Natural … Continue reading →

Posted in Administrative Law, Constitutional, Environmental, Protection of Species | 4 Comments

Of Killer Whales, Sage-grouse and the Battle Against (Madisonian) Tyranny

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Martin Olszynski

PDF version: Of Killer Whales, Sage-grouse and the Battle Against (Madisonian) Tyranny Cases commented on: Alberta Wilderness Association v Canada (Attorney General), 2013 FCA 190, Agraira v Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), 2013 SCC 36, Canada (Fisheries and Oceans) v David … Continue reading →

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