Category Archives: Environmental

Alberta proposes to consolidate its protected areas legislation

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Shaun Fluker

PDF version: Alberta proposes to consolidate its protected areas legislation Legislation commented on: Bill 29, Alberta Parks Act, The Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Third Session, 27th Legislature, 59 Elizabeth II On November 4, 2010 the Minister of Tourism, Parks and … Continue reading →

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The problem of Locus Standi at the Energy Resources Conservation Board: Leave to appeal granted in Kelly #2

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Shaun Fluker

PDF version: The problem of Locus Standi at the Energy Resources Conservation Board: Leave to appeal granted in Kelly #2  Case Considered: Kelly v. Alberta (Energy Resources Conservation Board), 2010 ABCA 307 On October 15, 2010 the Court of Appeal … Continue reading →

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Lucy the Elephant v. Edmonton (City)

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Shaun Fluker

PDF version: Lucy the Elephant v. Edmonton (City)  Case considered: Reece v. Edmonton (City), 2010 ABQB 538 Lucy is a 34 year old elephant who lives in the Edmonton Valley Zoo. In recent years Lucy has attracted significant media and … Continue reading →

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The Case of the 1600 dead ducks: The verdict is in – Syncrude guilty under the Migratory Birds Convention Act

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Shaun Fluker

PDF version: The Case of the 1600 dead ducks: The verdict is in – Syncrude guilty under the Migratory Birds Convention Act  Case considered: R. v. Syncrude Canada Ltd., 2010 ABPC 229 On June 25, 2010 Justice Ken Tjosvold of … Continue reading →

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Fraud and Concealment of Contaminated Land: Do Your Due Diligence, Purchaser

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Rob Omura

PDF version: Fraud and Concealment of Contaminated Land: Do Your Due Diligence, Purchaser Cases considered: Motkoski Holdings Ltd. v. Yellowhead (County), 2008 ABQB 454 (Q.B.), Motkoski Holdings Ltd. v. Yellowhead (County), 2010 ABCA 72 (C.A.) As both environmental standards and … Continue reading →

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