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The ELC – Environmental Law Center Blog
3w ago
Many factors drive the conversion and loss of native grasslands in Alberta. The Environmental Law Centre’s soon-to-be-published report assesses decisions that impact native grasslands made by Alberta’s regulatory tribunals (the...
The post Webinar- Grasslands Considered: Regulatory Consideration and Protection of Alberta’s Native Grasslands appeared first on Environmental Law Centre ..read more
The ELC – Environmental Law Center Blog
3w ago
Recently, the news has reported over 15 billion claimed in lawsuits by coal companies against the Government of Alberta. Alberta has claimed this amount as a reason in its recent...
The post Squeezing diamonds from coal: undermining public interest decisions through “regulatory takings” claims appeared first on Environmental Law Centre ..read more
The ELC – Environmental Law Center Blog
1M ago
Highlights: Canary in the Coal Mine? The GOA announced its initiative to modernize coal mining (on Friday before Christmas) but it seems further consultation will be limited to the coal...
The post Environmental law and litigation Updates – January 2025. appeared first on Environmental Law Centre ..read more
The ELC – Environmental Law Center Blog
2M ago
The Alberta government is looking for water. The challenge is that there are limits to how much water can be made available under current supply, current law and current obligations...
The post Water availability in Alberta: legal and practical challenges in finding water for people and the planet. appeared first on Environmental Law Centre ..read more
The ELC – Environmental Law Center Blog
3M ago
Join the Environmental Law Centre for a webinar on species at risk management as the Centre rolls out its Model Endangered Species Act (ESA) for Alberta. The Model ESA seeks...
The post A Model Endangered Species Act for Alberta: An opportunity to move Alberta’s Nature Strategy to the next level appeared first on Environmental Law Centre ..read more
The ELC – Environmental Law Center Blog
4M ago
Over the last year, you have been a significant part of our success—reading, engaging, sharing and giving to the Environmental Law Centre, Alberta. Here is a snapshot of our year...
The post 2024 at a Glance appeared first on Environmental Law Centre ..read more
The ELC – Environmental Law Center Blog
4M ago
Inside this blog A review of the existing Edmonton’s River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan with a look at challenges and legal gaps The improvements of the draft ARP and some...
The post Enforceable By Law? Edmonton’s River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan and the Role of Discretion appeared first on Environmental Law Centre ..read more
The ELC – Environmental Law Center Blog
4M ago
Inside this blog A review of native grasslands in Alberta, including its history, threats, and importance. A look at regulatory guidelines and policies for grassland conservation, management and land use...
The post Alberta’s Policy is to avoid disturbing Grasslands: How discretion may be undermining policy objectives appeared first on Environmental Law Centre ..read more
The ELC – Environmental Law Center Blog
5M ago
This post was originally published on ABlawg.ca Written by: Brenda Heelan Powell, Arlene Kwasniak, Braum Barber, and Ruiping Luo Statute Commented On: The Alberta Emergency Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, SA 2024, c 9...
The post The Alberta Emergency Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 Surges Executive Powers under the Water Act appeared first on Environmental Law Centre ..read more
The ELC – Environmental Law Center Blog
6M ago
On June 20th, two federal bills addressing a variety of environmental matters were passed into law. Bill C-59 amends several pieces of legislation in order to implement a number of...
The post Summer 2024 Federal Legislative Update: Carbon Capture Tax Credits, Greenwashing & Environmental Racism appeared first on Environmental Law Centre ..read more