01 Oct The Supreme Court of Canada prevents a SLAPP-ing
The Supreme Court of Canada prevents a SLAPP-ing Decision considered: 1704604 Ontario Ltd. v Pointes Protection Association, 2020 SCC 22. On September 10, 2020, the Supreme Court...
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04 Mar A Vavilov Primer: Changes to the Administrative Standard of Review
A Vavilov Primer: Changes to the Administrative Standard of Review Administrative law - and the administrative standard of review - can have a major impact on...
29 Jan Climate Change Litigation – 1 step forward, 2 steps back
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Climate Change Litigation – 1 step forward, 2 steps back Climate litigation is still very new and Canada did not see much of it until 2018...
17 Dec Polluter pays principle in Alberta: A state of and a foundation for the future?
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Polluter pays principle in Alberta: A state of and a foundation for the future? The ELC ‘s most recent report The Polluter Pays Principle in Alberta...
13 Dec Garbage Thoughts
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Garbage. Waste. Garbage. It’s nothing new. In fact, typically, it’s something old, especially if you’re wanting to get rid of it! And if it’s smelly, make...
03 Oct Access to Environmental Justice: Costs and scientific uncertainty raise barriers to protecting communities
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Access to Environmental Justice: Costs and scientific uncertainty raise barriers to protecting communities For Access to Justice week in Alberta (https://www.albertaaccesstojustice.com/) the ELC looks at how...
16 Sep Climate Change Litigation in Canada: Environnement Jeunesse v. Canada UPDATE
Climate Change Litigation in Canada: Environnement Jeunesse v. Canada UPDATE Background: Climate Change Litigation On November 26, 2018, ENvironnement JEUnesse (ENJEU) filed an application with the Superior Court of...