Tax credit carry-forward extended for donations of ecologically sensitive land April 02, 2014 Andrew Valentine Have you ever wondered what to do with that cute little island you inherited in the Queen Charlottes, or the fragrant, muddy wetland on the back twelve acres of your farm? Andrew V. explains how the federal budget has just made ecological giving…
Water use in B.C.: Province tables long-awaited Water Sustainability Act April 02, 2014 Jeff Christian “Water pressure” is one way to describe aquatic ecosystem effects associated with social and economic development activities. What follows, across the country, is a need for jurisdictions to revisit their water regulations periodically…
The penalty for poor consultation April 02, 2014 Sacha R. Paul The Crown’s duty to consult with Aboriginal Peoples in advance of taking any action that could lead to an infringement of aboriginal or treaty rights protected under the Constitution is a subject project developers in this country…
Effluent standards, the Fisheries Act and mining April 02, 2014 Katia Opalka According to Ecobulletin editor Katia Opalka, one word can make a big difference. She examines draft federal regulations where the word “deposit” has made an appearance without the usual “plus one” (a definition).
N.S. moves closer to commercial-scale tidal renewable electricity generation March 10, 2014 Matthew Clarke and Sara Mahaney Matthew Clarke and Sara Mahaney bring us up to date on measures adopted by Nova Scotia to bring tidal energy online.
Mining and aboriginal consultation in the Yukon March 10, 2014 Roy Millen and Monika Sawicka Yukon has amended its mining law to provide for First Nations consultation in advance of government authorizing exploration programs in designated areas, writes Roy Millen and Monika Sawicka.
Tarrant Water District: Either a minimalist contractual decision or an invitation to hoard water March 10, 2014 Sidney F. Ansbacher Texas and Oklahoma disagree on how to share water in the Red River basin. According to Sidney F. Ansbacher, the United States Supreme Court has missed the opportunity to set things straight.
Interview with Kate Lyons, Board Member, Nature Conservancy of Canada March 10, 2014 Katia Opalka Eco-bulletin editor Katia Opalka talks to Kate Lyons about the meals and conversations that landed her a spot on the board of the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Peeling back the layers of LNG development – A primer on the regulatory framework for LNG projects in British Columbia March 10, 2014 Selina Lee-Andersen B.C. is buzzing with LNG export proposals. Selina Lee-Andersen provides the details.
Acid rain and smog in the Arctic? - Vigilandum est semper; multae insidiae sunt bonis March 10, 2014 Katia Opalka On a snowy Saturday in January, McGill law students put on an impressive colloquium on Arctic resources and governance, drawing over a hundred participants to the Moot Court in New Chancellor Day Hall. With a report from Eco-bulletin editor Katia O.