West Coast Environmental Law
West Coast Environmental Law is BC’s legal champion for the environment. For 35 years, West Coast has provided the expert research and analysis needed to inform strong environmental laws. Through our free advice and information service, environmental legal aid program, workshops, and publications, West Coast empowers citizens and organizations to protect our environment and provides a balanced and authoritative resource upon which British Columbians can rely.
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Would-be whistle blowers often feel intimidated and helpless when forced to choose between participating in immoral behaviour or face the consequences of speaking out. This paper examines existing protections for ... + more details
From West Coast Environmental LawSubtopics: civil liberties; workers rights & safety
This brief examines the Crown's duty to consult with First Nations on the Enbridge Gateway Pipeline and the approach taken to date, and makes recommendations on how such consultation should occur. + more details
From West Coast Environmental LawSubtopics: Aboriginal rights; energy
With the introduction of Bill 36, the BC Government intended to double oil and gas production, reduce regulation, and reduce staff. This briefing paper provides an overview of the bill with particular regard to the ... + more details
From West Coast Environmental LawSubtopics: energy
This document examines groundwater use in Canada to enable better understanding of who is using it, for what purposes, where, when and with what impacts on the resource. It also reviews and evaluates use trends in ... + more details
From West Coast Environmental LawSubtopics: natural resource use
This Guide explains some of the environmental and social risks associated with coalbed methane development, and then focuses on some of the tools available for local governments to plan for, avoid and mitigate the ... + more details
From West Coast Environmental LawSubtopics: energy; pollution, pesticides & toxins
This guide describes smart growth practices, including theory, case studies, technical standards & bylaws that can be tailored to specific municipal circumstances. It brings together best practices of BC municipalities ... + more details
From West Coast Environmental LawSubtopics: sustainable development
It is essential that the government maintain a safety net of robust laws, policies and programs if we are to protect the environment and build a sustainable economy. In recent years, the BC government has weakened the ... + more details
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This paper discusses key issues related to oil and gas production/use and climate change, including the role of natural gas as a transitional "clean energy" fuel, the impact of the Kyoto protocol on oil and gas ... + more details
From West Coast Environmental LawSubtopics: climate change
This 243 pg. Guide aims to increase public understanding in Canada about environmental treaties. It shows how these treaties influence environmental protection, and examines how Canada has implemented its treaty ... + more details
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This discussion paper summarizes key points of interest or concern with respect to environmental assessment and how it may relate to oil and gas projects. + more details
From West Coast Environmental LawSubtopics: energy