Category Archives: Intervenors and Standing

Leave to Appeal Granted in NRCB Case Concerning Participatory Rights and the Interpretation of ‘Directly Affected’ Persons Entitled to a Hearing

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Shaun Fluker

By: Shaun Fluker PDF Version: Leave to Appeal Granted in NRCB Case Concerning Participatory Rights and the Interpretation of ‘Directly Affected’ Persons Entitled to a Hearing Decision commented on: JH Drilling Inc. v Alberta (Natural Resources Conservation Board), 2014 ABCA … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental, Intervenors and Standing, Natural Resources | 3 Comments

A Rare Public Challenge to a Municipal Water Franchise Agreement

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Maria Lavelle

PDF Version: A Rare Public Challenge to a Municipal Water Franchise Agreement  Decision considered: Rocky View County – Water and Wastewater Franchise Agreement with Harmony Advanced Water Systems Corporation (29 November 2013), Decision 2013-424 This decision is significant because, in … Continue reading →

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Amended Rules of Practice for the Alberta Energy Regulator: More Bad News for Landowners and Environmental Groups

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Shaun Fluker

PDF Version: Amended Rules of Practice for the Alberta Energy Regulator: More Bad News for Landowners and Environmental Groups Legislation commented on: Alberta Energy Regulator Rules of Practice as amended by Alta Reg 203/2013 In the Fall of 2012 ABlawg … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy, Intervenors and Standing, Responsible Energy Development Act | 1 Comment

The Smoking Gun Revealed: Alberta Environment Denies Environmental Groups Who Oppose Oil Sands Projects the Right to Participate in the Decision-Making Process

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Shaun Fluker

PDF Version: The Smoking Gun Revealed: Alberta Environment Denies Environmental Groups Who Oppose Oil Sands Projects the Right to Participate in the Decision-Making Process Cases Considered: Pembina Institute v Alberta (Environment and Sustainable Resource Development), 2013 ABQB 567 This decision … Continue reading →

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No Public Interest Standing at the Alberta Environmental Appeals Board

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Shaun Fluker

PDF version: No Public Interest Standing at the Alberta Environmental Appeals Board Decisions considered: Alberta Wilderness Association v Alberta (Environmental Appeal Board), 2013 ABQB 44; Water Matters Society of Alberta et al v Director, Southern Region, Operations Division, Alberta Environment … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental, Intervenors and Standing, Water Law | 1 Comment