In everyday life whether applying for a building permit, dealing with a traffic headache, or making your way to a...
The Woodland Caribou has been listed as a threatened species both federally under the Species at Risk Act (SARA) and provincially under the Wildlife Act for decades. The federal...
The decisions by the Environmental Appeals Board inSturgeon Lake Cree Nation v Designated Director under the Water Act, re: Municipal...
Amendments to Federal Fisheries Act regulations seek to streamline authorizations On July 1st, amendments to the Authorizations Concerning Fish and...
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT Your support is vital for stronger environmental legislation. As Alberta’s leading environmental charity, the Environmental Law...
Early indications are that environmental assessments are not being required, limiting our data on data centres Both federally and provincially,...
How is forestry regulated in Alberta, and what opportunities do Albertans have to participate in decisions about public forests? In...
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...
How does Alberta regulate activities that affect wetlands? Alberta’s Wetland Policy provides a framework for conserving, restoring, protecting and managing...
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...
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