Category Archives: Environmental

The Elephant in the Courtroom

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Shaun Fluker

PDF version: The Elephant in the Courtroom Case Considered: Reece v Edmonton (City), 2011 ABCA 238 In March 2011 the Court of Appeal heard an appeal by Zoocheck Canada, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, and Tove Reece (collectively … Continue reading →

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First Nation treaty obligations should inform the interpretation of discretionary powers under the Species at Risk Act

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Nigel Bankes

PDF version: First Nation treaty obligations should inform the interpretation of discretionary powers under the Species at Risk Act  Case commented on: Adam v Canada (Environment), 2011 FC 962 Woodland caribou are listed as threatened under the Species at Risk … Continue reading →

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Compensation for cancelled oil sands rights under the terms of the draft Lower Athabasca Regional Plan

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Nigel Bankes

PDF version: Compensation for cancelled oil sands rights under the terms of the draft Lower Athabasca Regional Plan  Documents commented on: Draft Lower Athabasca Regional Plan 2011 – 2021, Strategic Plan and Implementation Plan; Proposed Lower Athabasca Integrated Regional Plan … Continue reading →

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A single window for the permitting of energy projects in Alberta: who will look out for the chickens?

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Nigel Bankes

PDF version: A single window for the permitting of energy projects in Alberta: who will look out for the chickens?  Report commented on: Enhancing Assurance: Developing an integrated energy resources regulator, a discussion document, May 2011 In a discussion paper … Continue reading →

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The proof of the pudding: ALSA and the Draft Lower Athabasca Regional Plan

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Nigel Bankes

PDF version: The proof of the pudding: ALSA and the Draft Lower Athabasca Regional Plan Documents commented on: Draft Lower Athabasca Regional Plan 2011 – 2021, Strategic Plan and Implementation Plan; Proposed Lower Athabasca Integrated Regional Plan Regulations On April … Continue reading →

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