Author: Environmental Law Centre

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The Environmental Law Centre Calls for Reforms to Alberta’s Water Governance Amid Growing Concern Over Water Availability

Edmonton, AB – In response to ongoing water scarcity concerns and the increasing threat of drought in Alberta, the Environmental...

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  • Conservation, Fisheries, Nature and Biodiversity, Water, Water management
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Water availability in Alberta: legal and practical challenges in finding water for people and the planet.

The Alberta government is looking for water.  The challenge is that there are limits to how much water can be...

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An Endangered Species Act for Act: A draft bill for Species at Risk Protection in the Province
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A Model Endangered Species Act for Alberta: An opportunity to move Alberta’s Nature Strategy to the next level

Join the Environmental Law Centre for a webinar on species at risk management as the Centre rolls out its Model...

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  • Nature and Biodiversity, Species at Risk
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An Endangered Species Act for Alberta: A Draft Bill for Species at Risk Protection in the Province.
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  • Land Use, Municipal Government Act, Parks & Recreation, Sustainable Communities
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Enforceable By Law? Edmonton’s River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan and the Role of Discretion

Inside this blog Written by Simon Robertson and Kyra Leuschen. The North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan (Bylaw No....

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Employment Opportunity: ELC is seeking a law student for a summer research position. Apply today!

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 25, 2024   The Environmental Law Centre (Alberta) (ELC) is inviting applications from law students for a...

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  • Pollution and Human Health
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Contaminated sites in Alberta: Current challenges and law reforms
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  • Pollution and Human Health
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The Regulation of Pollution and Contaminated Sites in Alberta
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Pollution Management and Contaminated Sites in Alberta: Current Challenges, Jurisdictional Approaches and Law Reforms

The Environmental Law Centre invites you to join our webinar discussion around contaminated sites and the law on February 27,...

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A Better Pace for Alberta: Eliminating barriers to private financing of Alberta’s Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs
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Job Post: Staff counsel term position at the ELC

The Environmental Law Centre is seeking a lawyer to fill a term position as Staff Counsel. Our activities focus on...

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  • Environmental Assessment, Indigenous Rights
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Join us for a panel discussion – The SCC Impact Assessment Act Decision: federal assessments – past, present, and future

Join our panelists Brenda Heelan Powell (ELC) and Prof. Andrew Leach, and Prof. Cameron Jefferies, from the Faculty of Law...

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The ELC looks forward to new opportunities as an affiliated institute with Faculty of Law at the University of Alberta

The ELC is excited to share that we are now an affiliated institute with the Faculty of Law at the...

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  • Environmental Rights and Principles
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Battleground Environment:The Intersection of Environmental Law and Indigenous Rights
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Job Posting: Communications Manager

Communications Manager The Environmental Law Centre is currently looking to recruit for two positions to join our team: 1) Director...

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  • About ELC, General
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Job Posting: Director of Strategy & Engagement 

Director of Strategy & Engagement The Environmental Law Centre is currently looking to recruit for two positions to join our...

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  • Ecosystems and Biodiversity
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Battleground Environment: Impact Assessment and Interprovincial Matters
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  • Constitution
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The Environment & The Constitution Series: Interprovincial Matters and Impact Assessment

The Environment & The Constitution Series: Interprovincial Matters and Impact Assessment AN ELC REPORT SERIES The ELC is pleased to present...

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  • Ecosystems and Biodiversity
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Bad Neighbours: Interprovincial Pollution and Works in the Constitution
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Battleground Environment: GHGs and Toxic Substances
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