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.

North American Environmental Commission Investigating Tailings Ponds Leakage Not Deterred by Private Prosecution

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Martin Olszynski

By: Martin Olszynski Decision commented on: Notification to the Submitters and to Council regarding a proceeding notified by Canada (SEM-10-002) (Alberta Tailings Ponds) PDF version: North American Environmental Commission Investigating Tailings Ponds Leakage Not Deterred by Private Prosecution Much has … Continue reading →

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The Past, Present, and Future of CIRL’s “Environment in the Courtroom” Symposia

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Martin Olszynski

By: Martin Olszynski and Allan Ingelson Workshops commented on: Environment in the Courtroom (I): Key Environmental Concepts and the Unique Nature of Environmental Damage; Environment in the Courtroom (II): Environmental Prosecutions; Environment in the Courtroom (III): Sentencing and Environmental Offences … Continue reading →

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What the ELA Tells Us About Alberta’s New Monitoring Agency

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Martin Olszynski

By: Martin Olszynski PDF Version: What the ELA Tells Us About Alberta’s New Monitoring Agency Developments commented on: Government of Canada announces that a new operator for the Experimental Lakes Area has been secured; Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair of … Continue reading →

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To Be (Justified) or Not To Be: That is (Still) the Question

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Martin Olszynski

By: Martin Olszynski PDF Version: To Be (Justified) or Not To Be: That is (Still) the Question Document commented on: Decision Statement Issued under Section 54 of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012, SC 2012, c19, for Taseko’s proposed New Prosperity … Continue reading →

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And Now Some Good News for a Change: The Energy Safety and Security Act

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Martin Olszynski

By: Martin Olszynski PDF Version: And Now Some Good News for a Change: The Energy Safety and Security Act Legislation Commented on:  Bill C-22, An Act respecting Canada’s offshore oil and gas operations, enacting the Nuclear Liability and Compensation Act, … Continue reading →

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