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Alberta Court of Appeal to rule whether federal assessment law is unconstitutional

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Four of five Alberta Court of Appeal judges declared the Impact Assessment Act unconstitutional. One judge concluded that the assessment regime is a valid exercise of federal authority. The ruling, which is part of a constitutional reference case, is not binding and has no immediate effect on the law. Ontario and Saskatchewan also joined the case in support of Alberta.

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Alberta Court of Appeal to rule whether federal assessment law is unconstitutional

Alberta's highest court is set to release a decision today on the province's attempt to declare the federal government's environmental assessment act unconstitutional.

2 years ago·Canada

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Reuters

Alberta court rules Canada's environmental impact law is unconstitutional

By Nia Williams - Alberta's highest court ruled on Tuesday that a Canadian law assessing how major infrastructure projects like pipelines impact the environment is unconstitutional because it interferes with the power of the provinces. The Alberta Court of Appeal said the Impact Assessment Act (IAA), passed in 2019, was a "classic example of legislative creep" and intrudes on

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Alberta court rules Canada's environmental impact law is unconstitutional

(Reuters) - Alberta's highest court ruled on Tuesday that a Canadian law assessing how major infrastructure projects like pipelines impact the environment is unconstitutional because it interferes with the power of the provinces. Read full story

2 years ago·Malaysia

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IBTimes

Alberta Court Rules Canada's Environmental Impact Law Is Unconstitutional

Alberta's highest court ruled on Tuesday that a Canadian law assessing how major infrastructure projects like pipelines impact the environment is unconstitutional because it interferes with the power of the provinces. The Alberta Court of Appeal said the Impact Assessment Act (IAA), passed in 2019, was a "classic example of legislative creep" and intrudes on provincial jurisdiction. The decision is a win for Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and his …

2 years ago·United States

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National Post

Alberta Court of Appeal to rule whether federal assessment law is unconstitutional

CALGARY — Alberta’s highest court is set to release a decision today on the province’s attempt to declare the federal government’s environmental assessment act…

2 years ago·Canada

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The Globe & Mail

Alberta’s top court rules Ottawa’s environmental assessment law is unconstitutional

The Alberta Court of Appeal ruling is not binding and has no immediate effect on the law, but it could be appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada

2 years ago·Canada

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Alberta Court of Appeal to rule whether federal assessment law is unconstitutional

Alberta Court of Appeal to rule whether federal assessment law is unconstitutional

Alberta court rules Canada's environmental impact law is unconstitutional

Alberta court rules Canada's environmental impact law is unconstitutional

Alberta court rules Canada's environmental impact law is unconstitutional

Alberta court rules Canada's environmental impact law is unconstitutional

Alberta Court Rules Canada's Environmental Impact Law Is Unconstitutional

Alberta Court Rules Canada's Environmental Impact Law Is Unconstitutional

Alberta Court of Appeal to rule whether federal assessment law is unconstitutional

Alberta Court of Appeal to rule whether federal assessment law is unconstitutional

Alberta’s top court rules Ottawa’s environmental assessment law is unconstitutional

Alberta’s top court rules Ottawa’s environmental assessment law is unconstitutional

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