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...
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...
Join us for a three-part webinar series focused on regulatory changes in Alberta. Each part will consist of a short...
Part 2 of the ‘Environmental Law in Focus’ mini-webinar series targets key environmental law and policy issues with a focus on building...
In this blog, we highlight some of the changes to habitat and land use management in Alberta in 2025. This...
The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) issues bulletins to advise about new regulatory requirements, new programs or new processes. In 2025,...
Questions about pesticide use often arise close to home—between neighbours, along public pathways, or near farmland and utility corridors. Who...
Written by Jason Unger As 2025 draws to a close, I reflect on the past year. Often, this reflection is...
What Questions are Answered? The FAQ on Extended Producer Responsibility is structured around practical, often unspoken questions that arise when...
The Environmental Law Centre’s recent webinar explored how Alberta’s legal frameworks shape habitat protection on private lands—a space where ecological...
The All-Season Resorts Act and amendments proposed by Bill 10: Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (No. 2) The...
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