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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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The Government of BC and the Enbridge Northern Gateway Project Joint Review Panel: A Report Into Emerging Procedural and Evidentiary Issues

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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Raising the Alarm: The Case for Better Flame Retardant Regulation in Canada

This report, written for the Victoria Fire Fighters Association, is about improving flame retardant regulations in Canada.
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Preserving Closed School Lands as Public Green Spaces

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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Recommendations to Reform the Laws Protecting Orca from Boat Traffic

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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Urban Forests: The Regulation of Garry Oak Ecosystems in British Columbia

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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Why is BC's Fish Resource Slipping Through Cracks in the Regulatory System?

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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Protecting Echo Heights Forest

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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BC Mining Law Reform: A Plan of Action for Change

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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Tools for Municipal Governments in BC to Implement a Target of 100% Renewable Energy by 2050

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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Managing Human-Wildlife Conflict in BC

Report prepared for Raincoast Conservation providing law reform recommendations to manage human conflict with wildlife in British Columbia.
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