Tag: public interest

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Plan for Parks or Plan for People?

Comments on the 2025 Draft Alberta Plan for Parks The Alberta government’s ‘Plan for Parks’ is a high-level policy document...

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Law Centre calls for reforms to create a Commissioner of Water Conservation and Environmental Flows to protect water-starved rivers.

Edmonton, AB ­­— July 3, 2025 — Alberta’s Environmental Law Centre is recommending that the government include essential provisions for...

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The ELC submitted its comments on the Coal Industry Modernization Initiative: Here’s what we had to say

In the Information Sheet issued by the Government of Alberta on December 23rd last year, the intentions of the Coal...

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Environmental Law Centre recommendations on Water Availability and Proposed WaterAct Amendments
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Water Availability Webinar: Proposed Water Act Amendments reviewed.

Alberta is engaging in consultations on proposed changes to the Water Act, aiming to address water availability challenges. In this...

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Investigation finds Government of Alberta non-compliant in processing requests under FOIP

On May 8, 2025, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) of Alberta released its long-awaited investigation report...

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Bill C-5 and the Building Canada Act: Is this a case of haste makes waste?

On June 6th, the federal government tabled Bill C-5: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in...

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ICYMI: A Brief Update to Legislative Changes for Wildlife in Alberta and Ontario

In December 2024, the Environmental Law Centre published our report An Endangered Species Act for Alberta: A Draft Bill for...

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It has been five years since the Coal Policy was (temporarily) rescinded, now we have the Coal Industry Modernization Initiative

Five years ago, the Government of Alberta began Environment Week by announcing its rescission of the 1976 Coal Development Policy...

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WEBINAR: Water Availability

Water Availability: A review and comment on Alberta’s proposed Water Act changes Water availability is top of mind for the...

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Conservation vs. Convenience: The Court Draws a Line in Section 73 of the SARA 

Case Comment: Kebaowek First Nation et al. v Canada (Attorney General), 2025 FC 472  A recent Federal Court decision highlights...

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Are you and me going fishing in the dark? Access to information and environmental decision-making in Alberta 

Access to environmental information is vital to democratic participation and government accountability, as well as key to enabling environmental protections....

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World Migratory Bird Day: Habitat Protection for Migratory Birds in Canada

The month of May is often when Alberta seems to come alive: tree leaves budding, plants emerging from their bulbs,...

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Access to Information Webinar Slides
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Access to Information: Increasing access and disclosure around environmental decision-making 
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WEBINAR- Grasslands Considered: Regulatory Consideration and Protection of Alberta’s Native Grasslands
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Employment Opportunity: ELC is seeking a law student for a summer research position. Apply today!

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 27, 2025 (11:59 pm) The Environmental Law Centre (Alberta) (ELC) is inviting applications from law students for a...

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Grasslands Considered: Regulatory Consideration and Protection of Alberta’s Native Grasslands

Many factors drive the conversion and loss of native grasslands in Alberta. This report assesses decisions that impact native grasslands...

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Don’t Fence Me In: Regulatory Consideration and Protection of Alberta’s Native Grasslands

Despite their immense value as carbon sinks, habitat and biodiversity hotspots, native grasslands are “among the most threatened ecosystems in...

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Fourth Quarter 2024 Newsletter
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Webinar- Grasslands Considered: Regulatory Consideration and Protection of Alberta’s Native Grasslands

Many factors drive the conversion and loss of native grasslands in Alberta. The Environmental Law Centre’s soon-to-be-published report assesses decisions...

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