Category Archives: Water Law

The New Alberta Wetland Policy: White Area Wetlands, Just a Pawn in the Game?

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Arlene Kwasniak

PDF Version: The New Alberta Wetland Policy: White Area Wetlands, Just a Pawn in the Game? Policy commented on:  Alberta Wetland Policy On September 10, 2013, the Alberta Government released its new Alberta Wetland Policy (“New Wetland Policy”).  The release … 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 →

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The Responsible Energy Development Act and the Water Act – cloudy confluences

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Arlene Kwasniak

PDF version: The Responsible Energy Development Act and the Water Act – cloudy confluences After 18 consecutive hours of steamed debate Alberta Legislature passed Bill 2, the Responsible Energy Development Act, (REDA) into law on November 21st, 2012 (see Calgary … Continue reading →

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Court of Appeal approves decision concluding that water rights did not pass with a transfer of land

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Nigel Bankes

PDF version: Court of Appeal approves decision concluding that water rights did not pass with a transfer of land Cases Considered: Canada Finance Corporation Limited v Hirsche Herefords, 2012 ABCA 315 The Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal from … Continue reading →

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Access to Justice: University of Calgary Environmental Law Clinic in 2011/2012 – “What’s legal is not always what is just” – Rick Collier

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Shaun Fluker

PDF version: Access to Justice: University of Calgary Environmental Law Clinic in 2011/2012 – “What’s legal is not always what is just” – Rick Collier Case and Decision considered: Kelly v Alberta (Energy Resources Conservation Board), 2012 ABCA 19, Hohloch … Continue reading →

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