Author Archives: Other News Sources

The Prime Minister and the Attorney General

Posted on February 20, 2019

The recent controversy between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and former Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould over the prosecution of SNC-Lavalin has been front-page news for days. Was this a casual conversation or improper interference with the administration of justice? This blog post by former lawyer Andrew Roman discusses the issues from a legal standpoint. The bottom line: there is no law prohibiting either of them from speaking publicly about their conversation. Continue reading →

Pipelines, the environment and the economy: Canada’s new impact assessment law

Posted on December 11, 2018

(December 11, 2018) Political speeches and media coverage of Canada’s new Impact Assessment Act in Bill C-69 has so far been largely based on government media releases, not analysis. Where are the journalists who have properly read the Act and … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy Probe News, Fossil Fuels, Oil, Pipelines | Tagged Andrew Roman, Bill C-69, FCA, Supreme Court of Canada, Trans Mountain pipeline | Leave a comment

Who killed GM’s non-electric cars? The government did

Posted on December 5, 2018

U.S.-Canada Auto Pact’s fuel-economy regulation established subsidies, handouts that carmakers now love to game. Continue reading →

Posted in Energy Probe News, Fossil Fuels, Oil, Transportation | Tagged cars, Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE), General Motors | Leave a comment

Trans Mountain appeal: The Crown’s duty to consult First Nations (Part 2)

Posted on November 21, 2018

(November 21, 2018) The Federal Court of Appeal quashed the government approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project for two reasons: the National Energy Board’s treatment of marine shipping effects and the Crown’s consultation with First Nations. Lawyer Andrew … Continue reading →