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In early October, the ELC hosted a gathering to celebrate its 20th anniversary, recognize student leadership, and thank supporters. One of the night’s highlights was hearing from former ELC client John Snyder, who first came to the ELC in 2010 >
Last year, Justice Abella of the Supreme Court of Canada gave a lecture at the University of Victoria. Wearing a suit and pink tie, she recounted stories and lessons from her 40 years at the Bar. She was funny, inspirational >
Submissions for all the applicants and intervenors in favour of the applicants’ positions wrapped up on Monday. For the next two days, the Court was scheduled to hear from the respondents and intervenors making submissions against the applicants’ positions. Due >
After two days of First Nations submissions, nature groups had their say at the Northern Gateway hearings. On Day 3, the Court heard submissions from former ELC lawyer Chris Tollefson on behalf of Federation of British Columbia Naturalists (BC Nature), >
Elk/Beaver Lake “A Tale of Two Lakes”: Can aging lakes be rejuvenated? Oct 29 public form University of Victoria, Fraser Building, Room 159 Public forum: 7-9pm Information exhibition: 6-7pm (in Fraser Building Student Lounge) Presented by the Environmental Law Centre >
The second day of the Northern Gateway judicial reviews started out under Vancouver autumn’s trademark grey skies. It was a stark contrast to yesterday’s brilliant sunshine that saw hundreds of people come out in support of the eight First Nations >
Today I watched what I know will be a part of a historically significant event – years of preparation have led to what will take place during the next week in downtown Vancouver. Let me explain how we got here. >
A space to learn more about emerging and ongoing public interest environmental law issues, the Canadian Environmental Law (CEL) Blog will feature articles written by ELC staff as well as from professionals from across Canada. We’re just getting up and >