Author Archives: David V Wright

About David V Wright

M.A. (Dalhousie), J.D. (Dalhousie), LL.M. (Stanford). Associate Professor. Please click here for more information.

Bill C-88 Will Finally Eliminate the MVRMA “Superboard” … But Where’s the Rest?

Posted on January 8, 2019 by David V Wright

By: David V. Wright PDF Version: Bill C-88 Will Finally Eliminate the MVRMA “Superboard” … But Where’s the Rest? Bill Commented On: Bill C-88, An Act to amend the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and the Canada Petroleum Resources Act and … Continue reading →

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Tsleil-Waututh Nation v. Canada: A case of easier said than done

Posted on September 11, 2018 by David V Wright

By: David V. Wright PDF Version: Tsleil-Waututh Nation v. Canada: A case of easier said than done Case Commented On: Tsleil-Waututh Nation v. Canada (Attorney General) 2018 FCA 153 The Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) released its long-awaited decision on … Continue reading →

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Duty to Consult in the Bigstone Pipeline Case: A Northern Gateway Sequel and TMX Prequel?

Posted on June 6, 2018 by David V Wright

By: David. V Wright PDF Version: Duty to Consult in the Bigstone Pipeline Case: A Northern Gateway Sequel and TMX Prequel? Case commented on: Bigstone Cree Nation v. Nova Gas Transmission Ltd., 2018 FCA 89 While all eyes are on … Continue reading →

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Indigenous Engagement and Consideration in the Newly Proposed Impact Assessment Act: The Fog Persists

Posted on February 27, 2018 by David V Wright

By: David V. Wright PDF Version: Indigenous Engagement and Consideration in the Newly Proposed Impact Assessment Act: The Fog Persists Bill Commented On: Bill C-69, An Act to enact the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, to amend … Continue reading →

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Dissonance in Federal Carbon Pricing Regime(s)

Posted on January 26, 2018 by David V Wright

By: David V Wright PDF Version: Dissonance in Federal Carbon Pricing Regime(s) Legislation Commented On: Legislative Proposals Relating to the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act Last week, the Trudeau government released draft legislation for a national price on carbon pollution, the … Continue reading →

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