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How a new BC law for biodiversity and ecosystem health …

WEBIn 2020 the Old Growth Strategic Review (OGSR) panel released their recommendation for overarching legislation on biodiversity and ecosystem health.

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New Framework Sets the Course for a Paradigm Shift in …

WEBBiodiversity & ecosystem health to be legally established as ‘overarching priorities’ for all sectors xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) & …

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A New BC Law for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health

WEBA new, holistic, overarching law for biodiversity and ecosystem health could remedy gaps and remove legal barriers across a range of BC statutes that put …

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Why the BC NDP’s promise of a new law for biodiversity …

WEBDuring the provincial election, the BC NDP committed to fully implement the recommendations of the Old Growth Strategic Review (“OGSR”) panel report.* That …

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Biodiversity & Ecosystem Health: Exploring Western …

WEBIn the final instalment of our Indigenous Law in Language blog series, we continue to explore how we can bridge the languages of science and Indigenous law …

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Get to know BC's new Draft Biodiversity and Ecosystem …

WEBThree years after the provincial government committed to enacting legislation prioritizing biodiversity and ecosystem health, movement is finally taking shape with the release of …

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Action for Healthy Communities: Benefits of a Provincial …

WEBCommunities across British Columbia grapple with the consequences of a provincial legislative framework that prioritizes resource development over ecosystem …

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Legislation to Protect Biological Diversity and …

WEBLegislation to Protect Biological Diversity and Ecosystem Health BC is Canada’s most biodiverse province. Although BC occupies only 10% of Canada’s land …

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I am the River, and the River is me: Legal personhood and …

WEBOn March 20th, 2017, the New Zealand government enacted legislation recognizing the Whanganui River as a legal person, holding rights and responsibilities …

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Better regulation of professionals, yes. But what about …

WEBWe’ve been watching the BC government’s review of “professional reliance” with keen interest. The results of the review have the potential (done right) to …

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UBCM passes resolutions advocating for a BC law for ecosystem …

WEBFriday, September 16, 2022. WHISTLER, BC / Squamish & St’át’imc (Lil’wat) Territories – West Coast Environmental Law applauds local government officials at the 2022 Union of …

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Standing up for families, community health and safety in Beaver …

WEBTucked away on a quiet road outside of Port Alberni, in the small Vancouver Island community of Beaver Creek, lies a unique, Indigenous-led facility focused on …

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WCEL Submissions on the Draft BC Biodiversity and Ecosystem …

WEBIn November 2023, the BC Government released the Draft Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health Framework. The Framework is intended to provide strategic direction …

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Tipping Points: The Far-Reaching Implications of

WEB2 . On June 29, 2021, Blueberry River First Nations (“Blueberry”) won a ground-breaking case that provides urgent legal direction to the BC Government to stop the “death by a …

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Indigenous activism in Canada’s past, present and future

WEBBy Rayanna Seymour-Hourie – on Canada’s 153rd birthday Seeking Canada’s recognition of Indigenous peoples’ inherent rights to our lands and our governance systems is a …

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Policy and Planning for Coastal Ecosystems in British …

WEBHealthy coastal ecosystems are essential for maintaining biodiversity and liveable coastal communities, providing critical habitat, water quality protection, food and medicinal …

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Submissions on the Draft BC Biodiversity and Ecosystem …

WEBWest Coast Environmental Law | 3 2. Gaps in the Framework –Recommendations a. IPCAs and other protection areas have an important role to play Despite ’s 3 ì x 3 ì commitment …

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Tipping Points: What Blueberry River First Nations’ court victory …

WEBOn June 29, 2021, Blueberry River First Nations (“Blueberry”) won a ground-breaking case that provides urgent legal direction to the Province to stop the “death by a …

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Public Health Hazards and Section 7 of the Charter

WEBPublic Health Hazards and Section 7 of the Charter By Andrew Gage* This paper was previously published at p. 1 of Volume 13 of the Journal of Environmental Law and

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