Author Archives: Drew Yewchuk

About Drew Yewchuk

B.A. (UAlberta) J.D. (UCalgary) LLM (U.B.C.) Drew was a full-time staff lawyer with the University of Calgary's Public Interest Law Clinic from 2018-2022. He is now an PhD student at the Peter A. Allard School of Law. His research focuses on administrative secrecy, access to information law, species at risk, resource law, and environmental liabilities.

Coal Law and Policy Part Eight: The Results of the Coal Consultation and the Return to the Alberta Land Stewardship Act

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Drew Yewchuk PDF Version: Coal Law and Policy Part Eight: The Results of the Coal Consultation and the Return to the Alberta Land Stewardship Act Reports and Ministerial Order Commented On: Engaging Albertans About Coal, Final Report: Recommendations for the … Continue reading →

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Secrecy in Species at Risk Act Permits

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Drew Yewchuk & Daniella Marchand PDF Version: Secrecy in Species at Risk Act Permits Permit Commented On: Explanation for issuing permit (19-HCAA-01862) pursuant to the provisions of section 73 of SARA – Bull Trout Public Interest Law Clinic staff have … Continue reading →

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The December 2021 Mine Financial Security Program Standard

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Drew Yewchuk PDF Version: The December 2021 Mine Financial Security Program Standard Regulatory Document Commented On: The December 23, 2021 Mine Financial Security Program Standard In a post back in May 2021, I mentioned a quietly made change to Alberta’s … Continue reading →

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Bill 77, Unpaid Municipal Taxes, and the Connection to the Inactive and Orphan Wells Problem

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Drew Yewchuk PDF Version: Bill 77, Unpaid Municipal Taxes, and the Connection to the Inactive and Orphan Wells Problem Bill Commented On: Alberta’s Bill 77: Municipal Government (Restoring Tax Accountability) Amendment Act, 2021, 2nd Session, 30th Legislature Alberta’s Bill 77: … Continue reading →

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The 2020/2021 Year in Access to Justice on ABlawg

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Drew Yewchuk PDF Version: The 2020/2021 Year in Access to Justice on ABlawg Event Commented On: Access to Justice Week 2021 The Canadian Bar Association’s annual Access to Justice Week in Alberta ran from October 25-31, 2021. This post is … Continue reading →

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