Watch our new video: Living Indigenous environmental laws
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Dear Paov,We’re excited to present a brand new short film that tells the story of our innovative RELAW (Revitalizing Indigenous Law for Land, Air and Water) project. Check out the video to learn more about this important work – then read on for West Coast’s take on Kinder Morgan court challenges, NAFTA negotiations, and new climate law research. RELAW: Learning from living Indigenous laws
Through the RELAW project, West Coast works with Indigenous nations to revitalize and apply their Indigenous laws to current environmental challenges. Watch our
new short film to learn more about RELAW and hear from participants as they reflect on lessons learned in the first year of the project.And after a summer full of worrying climate news, RELAW Project Lead Maxine Matilpi shares her thoughts on why the planet needs what Indigenous laws can offer. See you in court, Kinder Morgan
Federal Court of Appeal hearings over the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain project begin in just two weeks – and they could have major implications for the future of the project.To get a sense of what the court cases are all about, check out our latest post from Staff Counsel Eugene Kung. NAFTA and the environment: Why corporations can sue Canada for environmental regulation
With efforts underway to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), we’re producing a series of posts looking at NAFTA and its implications for the environment.In Part 1, Staff Counsel Erica Stahl delves into the controversial chapter that gives corporations broad legal rights at the expense of the environment and the public good. Summer reading: A climate accountability whodunit
This summer's flooding and wildfires raised a lot of questions about the relationship between disasters, climate change and our fossil fuel economy. But a number of academic papers published in recent months provide some of the answers.Staff Counsel Andrew Gage summarizes some of the hottest new scientific and legal studies related to climate change and the responsibility of the fossil fuel industry. Reflections on Indigenous jurisdiction and impact assessment
With the federal government revamping environmental laws and announcing new principles for reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, Canada has an opportunity to ensure that Indigenous law takes its rightful place in decision-making.West Coast's Executive Director Jessica Clogg reflects on how a new environmental assessment framework could advance this goal. Meet West Coast's new marine lawyer
We are pleased to welcome a new member to our legal team this month. Stephanie Hewson joins us as part of West Coast’s Marine Program, working to strengthen ocean protection provincially and nationally.Read Stephanie’s full bio.
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