Environmental Law Centre, University of Victoria
The Environmental Law Centre Society provides research and advocacy on public interest environmental issues. Operating under the supervision of a senior environmental lawyer, our students provide pro bono legal representation and legal assistance to community/conservation groups and First Nations; produce citizen handbooks and other public legal education materials; and advocate on a wide range of environmental law reform issues.
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This report offers an overview of the Enbridge Northern Gatweway Project Joint Review Panel (JRP) process and considers British Columbia's decision to register as an Intervenor rather than a Government Participant.
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This report, written for the Victoria Fire Fighters Association, is about improving flame retardant regulations in Canada.
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This report examines how public school lands can be preserved for their green space values. It argues that the public green space created by school lands should be recognized in law and policy as an important public ...
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This report prepared for Lifeforce Foundation argues that government is not doing enough to protect British Columbia's orca population from risk factors that threaten their continued survival. This report makes ...
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This paper prepared for Garry Oak Meadow Preservation Society paper examines British Columbia’s unique Garry oak ecosystem and examines legal and policy options that may exist to foster and protect it.
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Fish stocks in British Columbia’s oceans are at
record lows and management strategies are essential to long term sustainability. This report argues that a more comprehensive monitoring strategy is needed, which is ...
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This report, presented to the District of North Cowichan Council on behalf of the Chemainus Residents Association, examines the council’s legal duties when making planning decisions and documents the long history of ...
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This report presents a set of recommendations for reform of BC's mining laws and better regulation of the mining industry.
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This report prepared for the British Columbia Sustainable Energy Association provides an overview of British Columbia’s municipal jurisdiction to achieve 100% renewable energy commitments.
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Report prepared for Raincoast Conservation providing law reform recommendations to manage human conflict with wildlife in British Columbia.
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