The Supreme Court of Canada found a large part of the federal Impact Assessment Act unconstitutional in an advisory opinion issued on October 13, 2023.
Explained: Ontario’s Greenbelt Scandal
Amidst embarrassing revelations of procedural irregularities and ethics violations, both Ontario’s Housing Minister and his Chief of Staff have resigned in quick succession, while the RCMP ponders launching a formal investigation into their conduct. We explain what happened in Ontario’s Greenbelt privation scandal and why.
Youth Climate Activists Win Montana Lawsuit
Canada Legislates Right to a Healthy Environment
Ontario Superior Court Dismisses Youth Climate Action Climate Case
On April 14th, Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice dismissed the climate action case Mathur v. Ontario, in which seven youth plaintiffs alleged that Ontario’s lacklustre 2018 climate plan, adopted following Doug Ford’s election to premier, violates the Charter rights of today’s youth and future generations.
Canada Proposes Oil Industry "Cap and Cut" Emission Reduction Options
Environment and Climate Change Canada is considering two options to put a steadily-lowering ‘cap’ on oil and gas sector emissions: a national oil industry cap and trade program, or additional regulations under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act that could result in an industry-specific carbon pricing rate.
Alberta Court of Appeal Rules Impact Assessment Act Unconstitutional
An Overview of the EU's 'Fit for 55' Climate Plan
The European Union’s executive branch, the European Commission, last week unveiled its ‘Fit for 55’ climate plan: an ambitious set of policy and regulatory proposals aimed at lowering the bloc’s net emissions by “at least” 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. In this piece, we’ve put together an overview of the plan’s principal components.
Toronto Endorses Call for Fossil Non-Proliferation Treaty, Passes New Sustainable Buildings Measures
Canada Passes Climate Accountability Law, Mandates 2035 Gas Vehicle Phase Out
Against the backdrop of an extreme heatwave in Western Canada unlike any seen before and clearly exacerbated by anthropogenic climate change, the Liberal government of Canada on Tuesday announced a 2035 phase out target for light-duty gas cars and passenger trucks, and saw its Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act (Bill C-12) pass the Canadian Senate.