Category Archives: Environmental

In Search of #BetterRules: An Overview of Federal Environmental Bills C-68 and C-69

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Martin Olszynski

By: Martin Olszynski PDF Version: In Search of #BetterRules: An Overview of Federal Environmental Bills C-68 and C-69 Legislation Commented On: An Act to amend the Fisheries Act and other Acts in consequence (Bill C-68) and An Act to enact the … Continue reading →

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Green Regs and Ham: Some Thoughts on Contaminated Sites, the Redwater Decision and the Principle of Intergenerational Equity

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Green Regs and Ham: Some Thoughts on Contaminated Sites, the Redwater Decision and the Principle of Intergenerational Equity Note: This post is a revised version of remarks presented at the Fifth Green Regs and Ham Breakfast … Continue reading →

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What Should Require Federal Impact Assessment? Proposed Triggers for a Credible Federal Impact Assessment Regime

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Sharon Mascher

By: Sharon Mascher PDF Version: What Should Require Federal Impact Assessment? Proposed Triggers for a Credible Federal Impact Assessment Regime Document Commented On: Environmental and Regulatory Reviews Discussion Paper, Government of Canada, June 2017 On June 29, 2017, the Government of Canada … Continue reading →

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The Effect of Well Abandonment and Reclamation Obligations for the Valuation of Matrimonial Property

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: The Effect of Well Abandonment and Reclamation Obligations for the Valuation of Matrimonial Property Case Commented On: Walker v Walker, 2017 SKQB 195 (CanLII) Judicial decisions on the legal nature of abandonment and reclamation obligations may … Continue reading →

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Filling the Gaps in the Federal Government Discussion Paper to Regain Public Trust in Federal Assessment

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Arlene Kwasniak

By: Arlene Kwasniak PDF Version: Filling the Gaps in the Federal Government Discussion Paper to Regain Public Trust in Federal Assessment Document Commented On: Environmental and Regulatory Reviews, Discussion Paper, Government of Canada, June 29, 2017 As explained in Professor Mascher’s … Continue reading →