Category Archives: Natural Resources

The Proposed Single Energy Regulator: Where Are We Now and Where Do We Go from Here?

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Nickie Nikolaou

PDF version: The Proposed Single Energy Regulator: Where Are We Now and Where Do We Go from Here? Report commented on: Enhancing Assurance: Developing an integrated energy resources regulator, A Discussion Document, May 2011  It has been over a year … Continue reading →

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Decapitating the Fisheries Act by removing the HADD: A Critique of the Rationale

Posted on March 27, 2012 by William Donahue

PDF version: Decapitating the Fisheries Act  by removing the HADD: A Critique of the Rationale Decision considered: Federal government proposal to remove habitat protection from the Fisheries Act. The federal government of Canada proposes to remove the habitat protection provisions … Continue reading →

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The property rights debate in Alberta

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Nigel Bankes

PDF version: The property rights debate in Alberta  Document commented on: “Albertans asked for property rights input,” Government of Alberta Press Release, November 24, 2011 Premier Redford has announced the creation of a task force to ask “Albertans for their … 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 Energy Resources Conservation Board proposes to repeal provincial legislation

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Nigel Bankes

Proposal commented on: ERCB Bulletin 2010 – 42, Invitation for Feedback on Draft Legislative Amendments for Removing Industrial Development Permits for Energy Resource Use Yes. That’s right. In Bulletin 2010-42 issued on December 2, 2010 the ERCB announced that it … Continue reading →

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