environmental law

A long-awaited update to Canada’s main environmental law is set to come into force after passing through both the House of Commons and the Senate. 

Under Bill C-262, Canadian oil and gas companies could be sued for failing to put in place adequate policies for fighting climate change, writes Shawn Katz, communications officer for Above Ground.

Canada struggles with a legacy of colonial conservation policies that have disregarded Indigenous rights and sovereignty and damaged relationships with Indigenous communities.

Canada's cornerstone environmental protection law hasn't been updated since 1999, and modern-day exposures, including those in some workplaces, are inadequately addressed under the legislation in its current form, write Atanu Sarkar and Jane McArthur of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment.

A strong legislative and regulatory framework will be the backbone of Canada’s green transition, write UN special rapporteur on human rights and the environment David Boyd, Lisa Gue of the David Suzuki Foundation and Ecojustice Canada's Elaine MacDonald.

Canada’s most important environmental law — the Canadian Environmental Protection Act — is getting an overhaul, and taking a hard look at Canadians' exposure to toxic chemicals.

Michel Bélanger's work as an environmental lawyer and advocate recently earned him Nature Canada’s pre-eminent 2020 Douglas H. Pimlott Award. 

Letter suggests oil firm pushed for changes whereby fewer projects would need impact assessments

Alberta's oilsands are at the centre of a court battle in New York this week that legal experts say could affect future climate lawsuits in Canada.

The basic necessities of health, well-being and life shouldn’t be subject to the shifting agendas of political parties, writes celebrated scientist and TV show host David Suzuki.