Energy East pipeline project faces further legal hurdles
Regional concerns over the contentious Energy East project have taken on an interesting twist recently. Quebec is seeking an injunction against the proponent of the proposed Energy East pipeline project, Trans Canada Corporation, forcing the company to submit the project to provincial enviro…
View the post titled Energy East pipeline project faces further legal hurdlesNEB updating pipeline damage prevention framework, seeking comments
The National Energy Board (“NEB”) is currently seeking comments on its proposed approach to damage prevention for oil pipelines. Anyone interested in commenting has until November 13, 2015 to do so. The Pipeline Safety Act, SC 2015, c.21, received Royal Assent on June 18, 2015, b…
View the post titled NEB updating pipeline damage prevention framework, seeking commentsOil Pipelines and Climate Change: Eyes Wide Shut
Will the National Energy Board (“NEB”) listen to evidence about climate change when deciding whether to permit an oil pipeline? No, no, and no. The federal Conservatives have dramatically narrowed Canada’s environmental laws, in a concerted effort to force through approval of oil pipelines, …
View the post titled Oil Pipelines and Climate Change: Eyes Wide ShutPublic participation restrictions do not violate Charter
Can the federal government successfully muzzle (non-aboriginal) opponents to major energy and resource projects? So far, yes.
View the post titled Public participation restrictions do not violate CharterFreedom of expression before environmental regulators and tribunals?
Environmental regulators and tribunals bear substantial responsibilities and make important decisions regarding development in Canada. If they won’t listen to opponents of a project, will they breach the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? The issue has been raised before the cour…
View the post titled Freedom of expression before environmental regulators and tribunals?Forest Ethics brings first legal challenge to new pipeline participation rules
Can people who live near the Enbridge pipeline 9 effectively oppose the project?
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