B.C. First Nations should require full clean-up costs up-front for mines: new study
While other jurisdictions like Quebec and Alaska require mines to post full remediation costs as...
Many of the largest environmental battles in Canada’s history have been fought in front of a judge and gavel. From the Canadian constitution and international commitments to local bylaws, environmental law is shaping the future of Canada’s wilderness, oceans, suburbs, farmland and cities.
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While other jurisdictions like Quebec and Alaska require mines to post full remediation costs as...
As the province considers reforms to mining laws, 30 organizations are advocating for increased transparency...
Popularized in reality TV shows like Jade Fever, amateur and independent miners have been flocking...
A plan to update the province’s antiquated Mines Act will bring more independent oversight of...
If passed, the new law will make B.C. the first government in Canada to codify...
As southern mountain caribou herds wink out, the B.C. government is turning to controversial measures...
The world is literally dying around us as we continue to pursue the myth of...
Climate change and industrial activities pose increased risks to B.C.’s water, but the provincial government...
Ontarians should be concerned by the vast changes that are being made to provincial environmental...
The Neskantaga First Nation in northwestern Ontario hasn’t had access to safe tap water since 1995. A generation of residents have grown up and begun...
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