Introduction The recent Supreme Court of Canada decision holding that parts of the federal Impact Assessment Act are ‘unconstitutional’ caused cheering in several provincial capitals and in the media. However, there is […]
The Last Straw and the Pipeline
Governments have often made decisions based on impulse rather than reason. A classic example is the fallacy of “the last straw” – the straw that broke the camel’s back. Similar impulsive decisions […]
How To Amend C-69: Assess the Project, Not the Planet
C-69 is before the Senate for review. Here are my recommendations for amending C-69
Appealing the Trans Mountain Pipeline Decision Part 1: The National Energy Board Issues
I took the three photos below on a trip to Vancouver in 2016. Background Part 1 of this analysis discusses the issues around the National Energy Board recommendation to Cabinet, and Cabinet’s […]
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