Technology and Regulatory Oversight In the aftermath of extreme weather events like floods and fires, there is momentum to build back quickly. When people and communities are displaced, repairs in affected areas become the... Lisa Picotte-Li
The “Forever Chemicals”: Dark Waters in Canada? Often referred to as “the next asbestos,” per- and polyfluroakyl substances (PFAS) are a group of over 4,700 synthetic chemicals consisting of a fluorinated carbon chain that have been... Braeden Stang & Rick Williams
How Northwest B.C. is Advancing Indigenous Reconciliation and Environmental Sustainability Prince Rupert is a small city, of 14,000 people, in northwestern British Columbia located within the traditional territory of the Ts’mysen peoples. Prince Rupert is home to Canada’s... Shelby O’Brien
A Look at Current Forestry Trends in British Columbia On February 15, 2023, Premier David Eby announced new measures to protect old-growth forests in British Columbia, while encouraging innovation in the forestry sector to “deliver good, family... Saul Joseph & Melanee Bryniawsky
Insuring a Future of Extreme Weather The last few years have brought unprecedented headlines about extreme weather events across Canada. From atmospheric rivers, heat domes, and wildfires in B.C., to Hurricane Fiona and other... Alanna Mackenzie
Obtaining Government Consultation Records Submitting a freedom of information request (or a federal access to information request) to obtain government consultation records can be a daunting proposition, especially if you’ve never... Matt Janssen
Engaging Indigenous Environmental Governance With the coming into force of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act1 in 2021 and the ongoing implementation of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples... Jordan Ardanaz & Serin Remedios
Creating the Environment for Consensus Through legislation and statements on reconciliation, the Province of B.C. has recognized the need to work government-to-government with Indigenous Nations on environmental assessments. These... Sharon Sutherland & Robin Phillips