Author: Environmental Law Centre

Kudos to the AUC for enhancing public participation

Kudos to the AUC for enhanced public participation   By Cindy Chiasson This week, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) announced...

ALSA Q&A – Further recommendations from the ELC?

Land-use Framework: ALSA Q&A – Further recommendations from the ELC?   By Cindy Chiasson Question Will the Environmental Law Centre...

ALSA Q&A – Interim Measures?

ALSA Q&A – Interim Measures?   By Cindy Chiasson Question Can you confirm that there are no interim measures planned...

ALSA Q&A – Differences in regional plans?

ALSA Q&A – Differences in regional plans?   By Cindy Chiasson Question Is there a sense that regional plans would...

View or download materials from January 13th Alberta’s Water Allocation Review: Who’s it “FITFIR”? Webinar

View or download materials from January 13th Alberta’s Water Allocation Review: Who’s it “FITFIR”? Webinar   The Alberta Government is...

Cindy’s List – Noteworthy environmental cases of 2009

Cindy’s List – Noteworthy environmental cases of 2009   By Cindy Chiasson It’s that list time of year…you know, top...

Bill 50 Delivers Shocks to Transmission Approvals in Alberta – Follow-up documents

Bill 50 Delivers Shocks to Transmission Approvals in Alberta – Follow-up documents   Get the straight facts on Bill 50...

ALSA Q&A – Budget for landowner compensation?

ALSA Q&A – Budget for landowner compensation?   By Cindy Chiasson Question What would the expected budget allocation be for...

The evolving world of water management

The evolving world of water management   In Alberta we generally know that when we turn on the tap we...

Bill C-311: Climate Change Accountability Act back in the House

Bill C-311: Climate Change Accountability Act back in the House   How to compete with the international stage? While all...

Alberta’s Water Allocation Review: Who’s it “FITFIR”? (Webinar)

Alberta’s Water Allocation Review: Who’s it “FITFIR”? (Webinar)   The Alberta Government is considering amendments to water allocation and water...

ALSA Q&A – Improved Aboriginal consultation?

ALSA Q&A – Improved Aboriginal consultation?   By Cindy Chiasson Question Are there elements of the Land-Use Framework or the...

ALSA Q&A – Compensation for participation?

ALSA Q&A – Compensation for participation?   By: Cindy Chiasson Question Is there compensation for participating in regional advisory council...

ALSA Q&A – How are Council Members chosen?

ALSA Q&A – How are Regional Advisory Council Members chosen?   By: Cindy Chiasson Question How will the members of...

Moving Past the Tipping Point – Alberta’s new land use system

Moving Past the Tipping Point – Alberta’s new land use system   By: Cindy Chiasson Alberta’s lands have been subject...

Are Canadian waterways subject to public rights?

Are Canadian waterways subject to public rights?   By Laura Bowman The Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) has existed since...

Bill 50 delivers shocks to transmission approvals in Alberta

Bill 50 delivers shocks to transmission approvals in Alberta   Are you confused about what Bill 50 is and how...

Environmental Bill of Rights enters Parliament

Environmental Bill of Rights enters Parliament   By Adam Driedzic Look forward to 2010, especially the list of Private Members’...

Hello and welcome!

Hello and welcome to the ELC blog!   After months of deliberation and preparation, the Environmental Law Centre is happy...

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