Advocating for Strong Environmental Laws and Rights
The Environmental Law Centre (ELC) brings clarity to Alberta’s complex legal landscape, bringing understanding, evaluating effectiveness and enabling action. Our mission is to ensure Albertans across all walks of life are armed with the legal knowledge to take meaningful action for the environment.
Our mission is to champion laws that protect clean air, water, and a healthy environment for all Albertans.
At ELC, we don’t just analyze the laws for what they are – we evaluate their effectiveness, compare approaches across regions, and drive innovation through our recommendations for regulatory and law reform. Discover how we simplify legal concepts and provide the tools you need to safeguard the environment.
In December 2024, the Environmental Law Centre published our report An Endangered Species Act for Alberta: A Draft Bill for...
Five years ago, the Government of Alberta began Environment Week by announcing its rescission of the 1976 Coal Development Policy...
Water Availability: A review and comment on Alberta’s proposed Water Act changes Water availability is top of mind for the...
Discover our latest in-depth reports and resources on environmental law, policy, and regulation. These publications offer actionable insights and innovative solutions to help you navigate and shape Canada’s environmental landscape federally and provincially.
The Environmental Law Centre (ELC) is committed to advancing environmental protection through focused research, education, and public engagement. Our work spans four core areas: Climate Change and Energy, Ecosystems and Biodiversity, Pollution and Human Health, and Environmental Rights and Principles. By providing expert legal analysis, actionable policy recommendations, and public education, we empower individuals and organizations to address pressing environmental challenges.
Whether tackling the complexities of energy transition, protecting Alberta’s rich biodiversity, or ensuring equitable access to clean air and water, our work is rooted in sound legal principles and a vision for a sustainable future. Explore each focus area to see how we shape stronger environmental laws and foster meaningful change.
We enable partners to address urgent environmental challenges by offering expert legal analysis, evidence-based policy recommendations, and effective public education. Partner with us to create a more sustainable future.
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We provide objective information and respected advice on changing environmental legislation and regulations; we are one of the only charities in Alberta that provide this to Albertans.
