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.

Environmental Damages under Bill C-46 (Pipeline Safety Act)

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Martin Olszynski

By: Martin Olszynski PDF Version: Environmental Damages under Bill C-46 (Pipeline Safety Act) Legislation commented on: Bill C-46: An Act to Amend the National Energy Board Act and the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act Yesterday, I had the opportunity … Continue reading →

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University of Calgary is the Place to be for Environmental Law in 2015

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Martin Olszynski

By: Martin Olszynski, Scott Allen and Allan Ingelson PDF Version: University of Calgary is the Place to be for Environmental Law in 2015 Conferences Commented On: 2015 CAELS Conference: “Igniting a Spark”; CIRL/CBA NEERLS Symposium on Environment in the Courtroom; … Continue reading →

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All I Want for Christmas is the Justification for Shell Jackpine

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Martin Olszynski

By: Martin Olszynski PDF Version: All I Want for Christmas is the Justification for Shell Jackpine Case Commented On: Adam v Canada (Environment), [2014] FC 1185 On December 9, 2014, the Federal Court rendered its decision in Adam v. Canada … Continue reading →

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Whose (Pipe)line is it Anyway?

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Martin Olszynski

By: Martin Olszynski  PDF Version: Whose (Pipe)line is it Anyway? Document Commented On: Quebec’s Letter to TransCanada Corp. Imposing 7 Conditions on Energy East On November 18th, on the heels of a unanimous vote of non-confidence in the National Energy … Continue reading →

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Regulatory Negligence Redux: Alberta Environment’s Motion to Strike in Fracking Litigation Denied

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Martin Olszynski

By: Martin Olszynski PDF Version: Regulatory Negligence Redux: Alberta Environment’s Motion to Strike in Fracking Litigation Denied Case Commented On: Ernst v EnCana Corporation, 2014 ABQB 672 This post follows up on a previous one regarding Ms. Ernst’s lawsuit against … Continue reading →

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