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Comments on the Getting Major Projects Built in Canada Discussion Paper Earlier this month, the federal government released its Getting...
The GOA releases the Alberta Nuclear Energy Engagement Panel Report There is growing interest in the development of nuclear power in Alberta and throughout Canada. In...
The webinar explored the environmental and governance implications of Alberta’s proposed Bills 28 and 30, with a strong focus on...
In recent years, municipalities have been exploring and implementing efforts to require or encourage green planning and development. These efforts...
The recently tabled Bill 28 proposes amendments to the Municipal Government Act(MGA).[1] This Bill was introduced at the beginning of...
Bill 30 pits regulatory efficiency against trust and effectiveness in decision-making By Jason Unger Bill 30 was tabled in the...
Bill 28: Gravel Pits, Community Design Codes and other Changes to the Municipal Government Act Join the ELC for an upcoming regulatory update webinar...
The webinar on native grasslands explored the environmental importance of Alberta’s grassland ecosystems and the legal frameworks that influence how...
In early 2026, the Government of Alberta released two policy documents intended to guide public land policy direction in the...
Thank you for attending the ELC webinar on March 26th. Rewatch the webinar below. The webinar reviewed highlights from our new publication Regulatory...
Alberta’s wetlands are biodiverse ecosystems that provide immense ecological benefits such as improved water quality, flood and drought protection, and...
Alberta’s wetlands are a keystone ecosystem, found across all the province’s biomes and linked to aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems that...
Alberta’s wetlands are a vital natural resource under significant pressure. Despite their ecological importance—providing water storage, flood mitigation, and biodiversity...
In mid-February, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench issued its decision in Skibsted v Alberta (Environment and Protected Areas), the...
This webinar explored a recent decision from the Federal Court of Appeal concerning federal plastics regulation in Canada. It was...
The webinar examined recent amendments to the Water Ministerial Regulation, situating them within the broader context of Alberta’s focus on...
Alberta’s All-Seasons Resort Act, passed in 2024, has moved quickly from legislation to real-world proposals. The webinar walked through the...
In anticipation of two forthcoming publications, the ELC will be presenting a webinar on March 26th at 12 pm MST....
A gravel mine proposed in your area raises more legal questions than most people anticipate. Understanding which laws apply and...
by Jason Unger Summary Introduction Passage of the All-Season Resorts Act (ASRA) in 2024 set the stage for targeted development of recreational and...
What Does “Protected” Actually Mean? Key Takeaways from Our Parks and Protected Areas Webinar When most people think of a...
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