Category Archives: Environmental

Canada and Nova Scotia Finalize Equivalency Agreement on the Control of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Electricity Sector

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Canada and Nova Scotia Finalize Equivalency Agreement on the Control of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Electricity Sector Documents Commented On:  Agreement on the Equivalency of Federal and Nova Scotia Regulations for the Control of … Continue reading →

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The ‘Inherent Limit’ Post-Tsilhqot’in: Where Indigenous Law and Land-Use Planning Meet

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Martin Olszynski

By: Martin Olszynski PDF Version: The ‘Inherent Limit’ Post-Tsilhqot’in: Where Indigenous Law and Land-Use Planning Meet Case commented on: Tsilhqot’in Nation v British Columbia, 2014 SCC 44 The focus of this post, the fourth in a series of ABlawg posts … Continue reading →

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Northern Gateway Approved Despite Uncertain Environmental Effects: Is This What Sustainable Development Looks Like?

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Shaun Fluker

By: Shaun Fluker PDF Version: Northern Gateway Approved Despite Uncertain Environmental Effects: Is This What Sustainable Development Looks Like? Decision commented on: National Energy Board, Northern Gateway Decision Statement On June 17, 2014 the National Energy Board issued a decision … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental, Oil & Gas, Protection of Species | 1 Comment

Greenpeace v Canada: Symbolic Blow to the Nuclear Industry, Game-changer for Everyone Else?

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Martin Olszynski

By: Martin Olszynski  PDF Version: Greenpeace v Canada: Symbolic Blow to the Nuclear Industry, Game-changer for Everyone Else? Case commented on: Greenpeace Canada v Canada (Attorney General), 2014 FC 463 (CanLII) In this lengthy (431 paragraphs) decision, the Federal Court … Continue reading →

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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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