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Bill 50 - A Curious Solution to Transmission Problems

Environmental Law Centre
18 Nov 2009

There is no doubt that electricity transmission planning and approval in Alberta faces challenges, including difficulty responding to public concern. Bill 50 - the Electric Statutes Amendment Act - is the most recent attempt to address these challenges. However, not everyone agrees that Bill 50 will work.

"Bill 50 is a curious solution because it doesn't fix the overall transmission process or address bigger problems in assessing transmission need," says Laura Bowman, Staff Counsel at the Edmonton-based Environmental Law Centre. Read more »

Read the release on the ELC website

Posted November 20, 2009 by Anonymous

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ERCB Sour Gas Suspension. Who Speaks for Wildlife in Gas Applications?

Alberta Wilderness Association
10 Nov 2009

The recent Energy Resource Conservation Board (ERCB) decision to suspend approval of future sour gas projects in Alberta raises important questions around who is, or should be, considered as "directly affected" by energy proposals. Read more »

Link to media release on the AWA website

Posted November 11, 2009 by Anonymous

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Alternative Energy Talk: Ontario's World Class Renewable Energy Programs

SESCI — Northern Alberta Chapter
Grant MacEwan University
Oct 21 2009 - 7:00pm

Ontario's World Class Renewable Energy Programs

What is Possible in Alberta?

By Tim Weis, Pembina Institute Read more »

Location

Grant MacEwan University — CN Theatre Rm 5-142
10700 104 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted October 13, 2009 by Anonymous

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Landmark court victory forces government to protect endangered species habitat

Precedent-setting decision gives Canada’s endangered sage-grouse and other species at risk a chance at recovery
Ecojustice
Alberta Wilderness Association
Federation of Alberta Naturalists
Grasslands Naturalists
Nature Saskatchewan
Wilderness Committee
13 Jul 2009

Vancouver, BC — Environmentalists are celebrating the first decisive victory for endangered species since the unveiling of Canada's Species at Risk Act in 2003. On Thursday (July 9) a federal court judge in Vancouver ruled that the federal Minister of the Environment, Jim Prentice, broke the law by refusing to identify critical habitat in a recovery plan for the endangered greater sage-grouse. Read more »

Link to full release on the Ecojustice website…

Posted July 14, 2009 by Anonymous

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ELC Library Dedication and Reception

Environmental Law Centre
May 27 2009 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm
The Board of Directors and Staff of the Environmental Law Centre cordially invite you to join us for a

Library Dedication and Reception

Martha Kostuch was a visionary environmental activist who spoke intelligently, forcefully, and ethically for advancements in environmental law and policy in Alberta and Canada. In recognition of her many contributions to Canadian environmental law and policy and her longstanding support of the Environmental Law Centre, we will be renaming our library the Martha Kostuch Library of Environmental Law. Read more »

Location

Environmental Law Centre
800 - 10025 106 Street
Edmonton, AB
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Posted May 21, 2009 by Anonymous

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Conference: Critical Intersections for Energy & Water Law

Alberta Law Foundation
U of C Faculty of Law
May 20 2009 - 9:00am - May 21 2009 - 4:30pm

The Alberta Law Foundation is generously supporting public legal education by serving as a lead sponsor of the University of Calgary Faculty of Law "Critical Intersections for Energy & Water Law: New Challenges and Opportunities" conference on Wednesday and Thursday, May 20 and 21, 2009. We invite you to be our guest at this conference which is co-hosted by the U of C Faculty of Law, Pacific McGeorge School of Law (Sacramento, California) and the UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy Science, University of Dundee (United Kingdom). The intent is to bring legal academics, practitioners, business leaders, and regulatory officials to a multi-national conference exploring the vital role that law plays in promoting sustainable development and use of both energy and water.

Complimentary registrations for public interest group representatives are available. Read more »

Location

Faculty of Law — Murray Fraser Hall
University of Calgary 2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted May 11, 2009 by Anonymous

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Bill 36 media advisory & backgrounders

Environmental Law Centre
1 May 2009
The Environmental Law Centre has issued a media advisory and three related backgrounders, with its initial reaction to Bill 36, the Alberta Land Stewardship Act, and recommendations for amendment. The advisory and backgrounders are posted on the ELC website under "What's New" and "Media Room".
Media advisory & backgrounders

Posted May 2, 2009 by Anonymous

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Learn the Facts About Bill 19

Apr 9 2009 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Public is Invited to Attend a Critical Meeting Pertaining to Democratic Rights and the Proposed Bill 19, which gives the Government Unprecedented Powers to Expropriate Private Property

Come out and Learn the Facts about Bill 19!

Admission is Free

Bill 19 has Serious Consequences affecting the Environment, Small Businesses, Farm/Ranch Operations and your Democratic Rights

Location

Creekside Hall
600B 9 Street
Canmore, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted March 31, 2009 by Anonymous

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Public Forum: What's Going on With Bill 19?

Council of Canadians
Greenpeace
Apr 2 2009 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm

What's going on with Bill 19? New powers for government ministers and criminalization of the public? What does this mean for the future of our province?

Bill 19 has caused a wave of concern across the entire province, with a growing outcry from farmers and landowners as well as environmental and social justice community groups. But what does Bill 19 mean for folks who live in the city or the suburbs? What does it mean for our environment? Come find out what's going on and why some feel this Bill needs to be stopped. Read more »

Location

The Village Community Center
10429 79 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted March 26, 2009 by Anonymous

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Public Forum: What's Going on With Bill 19?

Council of Canadians
Greenpeace
Apr 2 2009 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

What's going on with Bill 19? New powers for government ministers and criminalization of the public? What does this mean for the future of our province?

Bill 19 has caused a wave of concern across the entire province, with a growing outcry from farmers and landowners as well as environmental and social justice community groups. But what does Bill 19 mean for folks who live in the city or the suburbs? What does it mean for our environment? Come find out what's going on and why some feel this Bill needs to be stopped. Read more »

Location

TELUS Centre Room 236
111 Street and 87 Avenue (University of Alberta)
Edmonton, AB
See map: Google Maps

Posted March 26, 2009 by Anonymous

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