Category Archives: Natural Resources

The death of free entry mining regimes in Canada?

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Nigel Bankes

PDF version: The death of free entry mining regimes in Canada? Decision commented on: Ross River Dena Council v Government of Yukon, 2012 YKCA 14. I (along with co-author Cheryl Sharvit) and others have long tried to make the case that … Continue reading →

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A new approach to regulating unconventional resource plays in Alberta: the ERCB takes a bold step forward

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Nigel Bankes

PDF version: A new approach to regulating unconventional resource plays in Alberta: the ERCB takes a bold step forward Document commented on: ERCB Discussion Paper, Regulating Unconventional Oil and Gas in Alberta, 2012. In the weeks before Christmas the Energy … Continue reading →

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Bill 2 the Responsible Energy Development Act and the Duty to Consult

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Nigel Bankes

PDF version: Bill 2 the Responsible Energy Development Act and the Duty to Consult Proposals commented on: Bill 2, the Responsible Energy Development Act, Alberta and the First Nations Consultation Policy, Discussion Paper, (Fall 2012). There has been a lively … Continue reading →

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An Overview of Bill 2: Responsible Energy Development Act – What are the changes and What are the issues?*

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Nickie Nikolaou

PDF version: An Overview of Bill 2: Responsible Energy Development Act – What are the changes and What are the issues?* Bill commented on: Bill 2, Responsible Energy Development Act, The Legislative Assembly of Alberta, 1st Session, 28th Legislature On … Continue reading →

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Bill 2 and its implications for landowner participation in energy project decision-making

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Shaun Fluker

PDF version: Bill 2 and its implications for landowner participation in energy project decision-making Bill commented on: Bill 2, Responsible Energy Development Act, The Legislative Assembly of Alberta, First Session, 28th Legislature I find it strange to be writing in … Continue reading →

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