Author: Brenda Heelan Powell

19 Dec

Posted at 17:15h in Cumulative Effects, Environmental Rights, Land Use, Market Based Instruments, Municipal Government Act, Public Participation, Sustainable Communities by
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 Amendments to the Environmental Powers of Municipalities: What has Changed? What Changes are on their Way?   Municipal powers for environmental protection and stewardship Municipalities play a key role in managing and protecting Alberta’s environment through...

15 Nov

Posted at 19:36h in Environmental Assessment, Environmental Rights, Indigenous affairs, Nature and Biodiversity, Parks & Recreation by
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The Qat’muk Grizzly Bear Spirit, the Jumbo Valley Ski Resort & the Protection of Sacred Lands in New Zealand   In early November, the Supreme Court of Canada issued its much anticipated decision in...

13 Jul

Posted at 16:38h in Climate and Energy, Energy, Environmental Assessment, Public Participation, Water, Water management by
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Federal Government Discussion Paper on the Reviews Federal Response to the Environmental Assessment, the National Energy Board, the Navigation Protection Act and Fisheries Act Reviews   The Government of Canada is currently reviewing several federal environmental and...