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Bill C-69: Why retain the worst mistake of the 2012 Act?

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Other News Sources

“Good ideas that are badly implemented don’t make good laws. Without major amendments it is unlikely that there will be any new pipeline or electricity transmission proposals under C-69.” Read legal expert Andrew Roman’s hard-hitting and thoughtful presentation to the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources conducting hearings on the Trudeau government’s Bill C-69, which proposes to fundamentally change the way resource projects are reviewed and approved. Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Other News Sources

(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 →

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

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Other News Sources

(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 →

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Appealing the Trans Mountain decision: The National Energy Board issues (Part 1)

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Other News Sources

The government cannot buy every proposed project faced with approval uncertainty, which is why it should appeal the Trans Mountain pipeline decision. Continue reading →

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