Author Archives: Arlene Kwasniak
The New Alberta Wetland Policy: White Area Wetlands, Just a Pawn in the Game?
PDF Version: The New Alberta Wetland Policy: White Area Wetlands, Just a Pawn in the Game? Policy commented on: Alberta Wetland Policy On September 10, 2013, the Alberta Government released its new Alberta Wetland Policy (“New Wetland Policy”). The release … Continue reading
The Responsible Energy Development Act and the Water Act – cloudy confluences
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
Decapitating the Fisheries Act by removing the HADD: A Critique of the Rationale
PDF version: Decapitating the Fisheries Act by removing the HADD: A Critique of the Rationale Decision considered: Federal government proposal to remove habitat protection from the Fisheries Act. The federal government of Canada proposes to remove the habitat protection provisions … Continue reading
Blow over? Think twice before blaming it on the flu.
PDF version: Blow over? Think twice before blaming it on the flu. Decision considered: R v Kasim, 2011 ABCA 236. The Respondent claimed to have drunk no more than 3 or 4 beers between 7 and 8:30 p.m. on September … Continue reading
The Fading Federal Presence in Environmental Assessment and the Muting of the Public Interest Voice
PDF version: The Fading Federal Presence in Environmental Assessment and the Muting of the Public Interest Voice Topic: Federal environmental assessment and effective public participation update Good environmental assessment followed by well crafted permits, regulation, monitoring and follow-up responsive to … Continue reading
