Devolved NWT eyes deals with China to capitalize on vast oil, gas, hydro potential
Source: www.ecolog.com Daily News
As Northwest Territories (NWT) Premier Bob McLeod is busy shopping his territory’s rivers to China for hydroelectric power and gas projects, a new report sheds light on the fragility of the northern ecosystem the premier wants to...
6/14/2013 | Full Story
Cleanup underway after 9.5 million litres of toxic wastewater spilled in northern Alberta
Source: www.ecolog.com Daily News
A pipeline operated by a Texas-based oil company has leaked an estimated 9.5 million litres of toxic industrial wastewater in northern Alberta, making it one of the largest spills in recent memory, and the third major leak in the region for...
6/14/2013 | Full Story
BC rejects Northern Gateway pipeline, but final call rests with fed panel
Source: www.ecolog.com Daily News
British Columbia (B.C.) has formally rejected Enbridge Inc.’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline from Alberta, citing inadequate evidence that the oil giant could effectively control a major oil spill on land or water.
6/7/2013 | Full Story
India firm selects Nova Scotia for $3.3B LNG export study
Source: www.ecolog.com Daily News
An India-based energy firm has selected an area on Cape Breton Island to proceed with a feasibility study for the export of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to international markets.
5/31/2013 | Full Story
Progress of Bills and regulations
Source: Print Archives
Throughout the year, the federal and provincial governments introduce Bills, bring Acts into force, and draft and file new regulations. Among them are:
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YUKON - environment legislation
Source: Print Archives
Withdrawal from Disposal of Certain Lands in Yukon (Liard First Nation) Order. New order under the Lands Act and the Territorial Lands (Yukon) Act. Effective April 1, 2013.
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NEW BRUNSWICK - environment legislation
Source: Print Archives
Wellfield Protected Area Designation Order - Clean Water Act. Schedule A.26 is replaced. Effective April 8, 2013.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA - environment legislation
Source: Print Archives
Auditor General Act. Subsections 2(3)-(5) are replaced. Subsection 2(6) is repealed. Subsections 7(3)-(4) are added. In force March 14, 2013.
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ALBERTA - environment legislation
Source: Print Archives
Agricultural Operation Practices Act. Clause 1(d.1) is replaced. In force April 29, 2013.
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NOVA SCOTIA - environment legislation
Source: Print Archives
Fees Regulations. Latest version. Effective April 1, 2013.
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