ALSA Q&A - Budget for landowner compensation? By Cindy Chiasson Question What would the expected budget allocation be for government payments to landowners resulting from easements, land value impacts, etc.? Answer There is no right...
The evolving world of water management In Alberta we generally know that when we turn on the tap we will have clean running water. But, do we know how it gets...
Bill C-311: Climate Change Accountability Act back in the House How to compete with the international stage? While all eyes were on Copenhagen, the federal Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable...
Alberta's Water Allocation Review: Who's it "FITFIR"? (Webinar) The Alberta Government is considering amendments to water allocation and water licence transfer systems in the province. This review is being driven by issues...
ALSA Q&A - Improved Aboriginal consultation? By Cindy Chiasson Question Are there elements of the Land-Use Framework or the Alberta Land Stewardship Act that will help to improve current gaps within the government...
ALSA Q&A - Compensation for participation? By: Cindy Chiasson Question Is there compensation for participating in regional advisory council discussions/positions? Answer I’m going to break this question into two parts. Is there compensation provided to...
ALSA Q&A - How are Regional Advisory Council Members chosen? By: Cindy Chiasson Question How will the members of regional advisory councils be chosen? Answer Section 51 of the Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA) provides...
Moving Past the Tipping Point – Alberta’s new land use system By: Cindy Chiasson Alberta's lands have been subject to ever-increasing pressures by population growth, industrial expansion and competition for multiple uses...
Are Canadian waterways subject to public rights? By Laura Bowman The Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA) has existed since 1882 and is one of the oldest pieces of legislation in Canada. Public...
Bill 50 delivers shocks to transmission approvals in Alberta Are you confused about what Bill 50 is and how it affects you? Are you wondering how transmission approvals work in Alberta?...
Environmental Bill of Rights enters Parliament By Adam Driedzic Look forward to 2010, especially the list of Private Members’ business in the House of Commons. An Environmental Bill of Rights has passed...
Hello and welcome to the ELC blog! After months of deliberation and preparation, the Environmental Law Centre is happy to launch this blog. We're excited to have created a place for...