17 Feb The times, are they a-changin’? Standing and the ERCB
The times, are they a-changin'? Standing and the ERCB For many years, one of the most troublesome points in environmental law in Alberta has been the...
Public Participation
14 Feb Core Environmental Principles for Environmental Laws, Policies and Legal Processes
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Core Environmental Principles for Environmental Laws, Policies and Legal Processes The Environmental Law Centre recognizes that the environment is a public good that must be protected....
24 Jan Pipelines and participation: Radical rhetoric, planning and public interest
Pipelines and participation: Radical rhetoric, planning and public interest There has been significant ink devoted to the recent pipeline proposals in the United States and Canada...
20 Dec Twas an Alberta night before Christmas
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Twas an Alberta night before Christmas (adapted from Twas the Night Before Christmas, C. Moore or H. Livingston) Twas the night before Christmas and all through the...
09 Dec Will Statoil’s “creative sentence” prevent illegal water use?
Will Statoil's "creative sentencing" prevent illegal water use? Norwegian giant Statoil has pled guilty to breaching the terms of a Water Act license, joining Suncor and...
07 Dec Seven Year Review of CEAA: An update
Seven Year Review of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA): An update A comprehensive review of the provisions and operation of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act...
02 Nov ELC launches public interest standing project
ELC launches public interest standing project “Standing”: Basically the right to a hearing. Greatly in need of law reform. • Are you a lawyer for parties that...
18 Oct What does the future hold for the Alberta Land Stewardship Act?
What does the future hold for the Alberta Land Stewardship Act? Two weeks have passed since Alison Redford became Alberta’s newest premier. One of her first...
07 Jul Timelines placed on federal comprehensive studies
Timelines placed on federal comprehensive studies The Establishing Timelines for Comprehensive Studies Regulations under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act were recently published in the Canada Gazette. ...
10 Jun As the end of Environment Week approaches cynicism creeps in
One Simple Act: As the end of Environment Week approaches cynicism creeps in Environmental education and programs like the Government of Alberta’s One Simple Act are...
01 Jun Edmonton Food and Agriculture Policy Project
Edmonton Food and Agriculture Policy Project On May 28th, a savvy Mayor used high noon at the Strathcona Farmers’ Market to launch the City of Edmonton’s...
27 May Enbridge Northern Gateway Project Joint Review Panel invites the public to attend information sessions
News Release For immediate release 24 May 2011 Enbridge Northern Gateway Project Joint Review Panel invites the public to attend information sessions CALGARY - The Joint Review Panel (Panel) conducting the...