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Dear Paov,
This season has been a whirlwind of historic decisions affecting the environment: Canada’s buyout of the Kinder Morgan pipeline, the introduction of a new anti-SLAPP bill in BC, and as of today,
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the passing of federal Bills C-68 and C-69 (which will introduce a new Impact Assessment Act, restore lost protection for fish habitat and more) in the House of Commons.
We’ve got you covered as our lawyers explain the implications of these events for you and the environment.
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The view from Taxpayer Mountain
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The Canadian government's recent decision to nationalize the Kinder Morgan pipeline left Canadians with many questions, such as, “What the heck just happened?” and “How much are taxpayers on the hook for?”
Staff Lawyer Eugene Kung
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provides some answers .
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Revitalizing St’át’imc law for land, air and water: Sharing the RELAW story...
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Through the
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RELAW project, West Coast and the St’át’imc Chiefs Council have developed a
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summary of St’át’imc legal principles related to land and resources , and guided dialogue among St’át’imc citizens about applying St’át’imc laws to water stewardship in their territory.
As we prepare to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, our Executive Director & Senior Counsel Jessica Clogg
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highlights the importance of this project and the journey of mutual learning, healing and dialogue it has involved.
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BC’s new anti-SLAPP bill is a victory for justice
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Last month, we celebrated when the BC government introduced a new bill to protect British Columbians against costly SLAPP lawsuits (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation).
West Coast's Erica Stahl
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examines the proposed legislation and explains how it will help safeguard our right to speak out about issues affecting the environment and our communities.
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#BeatPlasticPollution: Speak up on federal government actions for zero plastic waste
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In honour of the UN World Environment Day’s global theme to #BeatPlasticPollution, Staff Lawyer Linda Nowlan
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offers some helpful tips on how you can urge the federal government to take action to reduce plastic pollution across the country.
These strategies include setting clear targets, abiding by global rules, going beyond voluntary actions and more.
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Is BC’s flooding an unnatural (climate) disaster? And if so, can we talk about it?
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Floods and other disasters – like the recent flooding in Grand Forks and Merritt, BC – can result in difficult conversations about climate change. Is it okay to discuss global warming at a time when communities are struggling to rebuild?
Staff Lawyer Andrew Gage
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explains why talking about these "un-natural" disasters is essential in order to help affected communities and address the climate costs that are headed our way.
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Our new Community Outreach Coordinator needs your help!
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This month, we welcomed our new Summer Outreach Coordinator,
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Courtenay Catlin . She’ll be managing our volunteer Street Legal Team and sharing our work at summer events in Metro Vancouver.
If you’re passionate about the environment, interested in public outreach events, and free on weekends – email Courtenay at
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