Tag Archives: environmental law

B.C. court acknowledges the costs of Free Entry mining system – what does it mean for Indigenous peoples in Ontario?

Author: Julia Brown A recent decision from the Supreme Court of British Columbia on mineral exploration may be useful to Indigenous peoples in Ontario arguing that they are entitled to deeper consultation and accommodation in the context of early mineral exploration activities. In Gitxaala v British Columbia (Chief Gold Commissioner) (“Gitxaala”), the Court was asked […]

Sipping Pumpkin Spice Lattes in Summer Clothes: Disrupting Complacency About Climate Change

By Sarah Jane Attardo It was an early October weekend when I scurried outside with my jacket in hand heading towards the closest Starbucks to acquire my coveted seasonal beverage – a pumpkin spice latte. While in line, a sudden realization dawned upon me: it was a very agreeable 18°C outdoors and yet here we […]

Empowering Youth and Communities through Public Legal Education

I had the honour of interacting with youth from many parts of the world during my extensive teaching and summer camp experience prior to attending law school. I carried my teaching experience forward as a volunteer with the Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS) program, which seeks to “provide a positive and engaging exposure to […]

Renowned environmental law scholar David Boyd to speak at Osgoode Sept. 30

Renowned Canadian environmental law scholar and activist, Dr. David R Boyd, will speak about his new book, Cleaner, Greener, Healthier: A Prescription for Stronger Canadian Environmental Laws and Policies, On Wednesday, September 30, 2015, 12:30-1:45 pm, at Osgoode Hall Law School, Room 2002, York University.  RSVP Required: http://bit.ly/osresearch           Event Code: BOYD David's […]