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CBA Environmental, Energy and Resources Law Section articles are published under the banner Eco-bulletin. Members interested in posting articles are encouraged to send them to CBANEERLS@cba.org.

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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…

Environmental, Energy and Resources Law

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…

Environmental, Energy and Resources Law

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…

Environmental, Energy and Resources Law

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).

Environmental, Energy and Resources Law

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.

Environmental, Energy and Resources Law