West Coast Environmental Law
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Former premier Jason Kenney loses attempt to have Alberta inquiry defamation lawsuit thrown outThe Court of King's Bench judge said it was perfectly clear to whom Kenney was referring when he commented on the findings of the so-called anti-Alberta activities inquiry in 2021.PoliticsMay 25, 2023
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Albertans react to Vancouver city council’s decision to take on ‘Big Oil’Some Albertans were caught off guard on Friday following Vancouver city council's decision to allocate $660,000 toward a lawsuit against five major oil companies.EnvironmentJul 22, 2022
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Private member’s bill tabled by Okanagan MP highlights water protection shortfallsThe bill aims to add more than a dozen lakes, rivers and creeks to the B.C. riding of South Okanagan-West Kootenay.EnvironmentDec 17, 2021
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Environmental groups urge Liberals to budget for climate change costsThe Green Budget Coalition, comprised of 22 environment advocacy organizations, released its annual list of asks for the federal budget Wednesday. The Liberals' next budget is however still months away,CanadaNov 6, 2019
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No business case for Trans Mountain expansion, says former environment ministerDavid Anderson sent letters to six members of Trudeau's cabinet this week asking them to dismiss the pipeline proposal.CanadaJun 15, 2019
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Whistler request for Alberta oilsands company to cover climate change expenses causes outrageThe Whistler request is part of an ongoing campaign that has seen many B.C. municipalities write to fossil fuel companies asking for similar compensation.EnvironmentDec 13, 2018
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Pipe dreams: What you need to know about Canada’s changing pipeline processWednesday's announcement was chiefly an interim measure, designed as a placeholder while the Liberal government hashes out a new environmental assessment process. But FIrst Nations fighting pipelines in court say they weren't consulted.CanadaJan 27, 2016
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