The Unistoten standoff: A legal p
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DONATE Dear Paov,Like many Canadians, we’ve been extremely troubled by the use of aggressive RCMP force to remove Wet’suwet’en land defenders from peacefully occupying their territory. Below, our lawyers share their perspective on the situation, and how it demonstrates broader problems with Canada’s attitude toward Indigenous rights.
Read on for our latest updates on a recent court victory, fossil fuel accountability, and BC’s missing anti-SLAPP law.The Unist’ot’en stand-off: How Canada’s “prove-it” mentality undermines reconciliation
Last week’s RCMP raid in Wet’suwet’en territory captured attention around the world, putting a spotlight on Canada’s deeply flawed approach to Indigenous rights and title.Staff Lawyers Eugene Kung and Gavin Smith explore the injustice of forcing Indigenous nations to “prove” their authority in court before respecting their decisions on their territories. EDRF Victory: Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club wins fight for public access
Last month, the Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club defeated the Douglas Lake Cattle Company in a decades-long fight to regain public access to two local lakes, and to ensure that wild fish cannot be privatized. The judge's incisive ruling was equally critical of both the company and the government.Read more about this landmark court victory, supported in part by our Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund. Why hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate costs?
We've received a multitude of questions and comments in recent weeks, after our campaign asking fossil fuel polluters to pay a fair share of local climate costs received national media attention.Staff Lawyer Andrew Gage explains the rationale behind this initiative, tackling some common arguments about who should be held responsible for the climate crisis. Anti-SLAPP legislation missing in action in BC
What happened to Bill 32? The Protection for Public Participation Act
would have guarded British Columbians from costly SLAPP suits (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) – but it failed to pass last fall.Staff Lawyer Erica Stahl reminds us why BC must deliver an anti-SLAPP law and protect our right to speak up about issues that matter. Welcome to our visiting students
We are pleased to welcome three enthusiastic students who will be helping out with our environmental law programs this term.Law students Ally Neale and Benji Katzeff are joining us from Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia.
We’re also joined by Maija Gailis, a Masters student in the Resource and Environmental Management program at Simon Fraser University. Job opportunity: Communications & Engagement Specialist
West Coast Environmental Law is currently seeking a Communications & Engagement Specialist (4 days/week) in our Vancouver office. Think you’d be a good fit?
Check out the posting and apply by January 25, 2019.
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