By: Andrew Leach and Martin Olszynski PDF Version: Clearing the Air on Teck Frontier (Extended ABlawg Edition) Decision Commented On: Teck Resources Limited, Frontier Oil Sands Mine Project, Fort McMurray Area, 2019 ABAER 008/CEAA Reference No. 65505 A lot of ink is currently being spilled over the federal government’s upcoming decision to approve – or […]
By: Martin Olszynski and Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Setting the Record Straight on Federal and Provincial Jurisdiction Over the Environmental Assessment of Resource Projects in the Provinces Matter Commented On:Bill C-69: An Act to enact the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, to ament the Navigation Protection Act and to make consequential amendments […]
By: Shaun Fluker and Drew Yewchuk PDF Version: Let’s Talk About Access to Information in Alberta Part Two: Alberta’s Policy on Wildlife Rehabilitation Policy Change Commented On: Alberta Orphan Black Bear Cub Rehabilitation Protocol, April 2018 In April 2018, Alberta Environment and Parks revised its wildlife rehabilitation policy to allow for the rehabilitation of black bears […]
By: Lisa Silver PDF Version: Leaving A Paper Trail: A Comment on Bill C-75 Legislation Commented On: Bill C-75, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to other Acts Receiving the newest Bill tabled in the House on proposed changes to the criminal […]
By: Amy Matychuk PDF Version: Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench Introduces the Accelerated Habeas Corpus Review Procedure Case Commented On: Latham v Her Majesty the Queen, 2018 ABQB 69 (CanLII) In an attempt to address the proliferation of habeas corpus applications from inmates in Alberta institutions, the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench (Edmonton) has introduced a new […]
