What’s going on with federal climate policy? C-5 has taken up a lot of oxygen so it’s fair to wonder. Also fair to fret. We do have a law to reduce risk of backslipping. Is it up to the task? Can we have no fear, or at least less fear, because CNZEAA is still here?
My latest via @ablawg.bsky.social
23.06.2025 18:26 — 👍 13 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
Ha. True. But it is really going to come down to what projects are on that list. High chance of mis-steps and friction, yes. But also might be possible to harness unicorns.
20.06.2025 21:07 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Key amendment to note:
- Public registry
- More Parliamentary oversight
- National security review
- Conflict of interest safeguards
- Explicit consent of provinces
- Stronger language re Indigenous consultation (but still not consent)
Upshot: still ‘leap before you look’ but less reckless.
20.06.2025 20:09 — 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Update: Bill C-5 will pass third reading today. Now senate for most of next week. Finish line likely next Friday. BUT amendments from house committee mostly adopted. These create some guardrails and constraints that steer toward transparency and accountability.
www.ourcommons.ca/DocumentView...
20.06.2025 20:05 — 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 2 📌 0
New Post: Provincial Referendum Legislation, Citizen-Led Secession Proposals, and Non-Derogation Clauses
ablawg.ca/2025/06/11...
11.06.2025 16:00 — 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 1
I think at least part of the logic, legit or not, is that the NIPs will be ‘well advanced’ enough that what would be accomplished in the planning phase is already done. That, and the planning phase is at least 180 days under the IAA, so low hanging timeframe fruit to trim. We’ll see.
12.06.2025 13:57 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We are hearing 5 - 10 initially
12.06.2025 13:52 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Bill C-5: Move Fast and Make Things, or Move Fast and Break Things? - ABLawg
By: David V. Wright and Martin Olszynski Bill Commented On: Bill C-5 - An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act PDF Version: Bill C-5: Move Fast and...
Bill C-5 / Building Canada Act sure ain’t impact assessment; it’s an unprecedented deregulation move in modern times. Serious risk that ‘move fast and make things’ results in move fast and break things’. Leap before you look = risky at best.
w/ @molszyns.bsky.social
ablawg.ca/2025/06/10/b...
10.06.2025 16:16 — 👍 22 🔁 10 💬 1 📌 3
2025 Reports 1 to 4 of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development
Latest reports from Canada’s federal Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development just released:
www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/Eng...
10.06.2025 15:17 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Even giving out assists now
10.06.2025 01:32 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
a stove with a clock that says 8:08
Alt: a muppet (chef) cooking soup on a stove.
Oooooh boy, @davevwright.bsky.social and I have been brewing some hearty @ablawg.bsky.social soup this past weekend. Looking forward to sharing it tomorrow — strong ‘Building Canada’ flavour. #BillC5 #cdnpoli
09.06.2025 22:32 — 👍 13 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
We are so grateful for the precious time and perspectives our guests share with us, including from senior government officials, and Indigenous lawyers, leaders, and negotiators. Students also got to meet with not one but *two* Chief Justices this week. Growth mindset activated.
17.05.2025 13:59 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Haven’t done this for decades but seems wise as summer-spring travel season begins.
27.04.2025 21:12 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
A must read post by my colleague and impact assessment guru, Arlene Kwasniak. The case for federal impact assessment is not just some intergenerational moralistic plea. It’s rooted in economics imperatives, constitutional obligations, scientific integrity, ecosystem realities, and good governance.
22.04.2025 16:15 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Contrary to what’s being said in the debate, the federal assessment regime provides multiple avenues for there to be a streamlined “one window”
or “one project - one review” approach. See discussion starting at p.14 of the above-linked article.
17.04.2025 23:25 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
The New Federal Impact Assessment Act: Implications for Canadian Energy Projects
Implementation of the new Impact Assessment Act regime is now underway, changing the process for federal assessment of energy projects. While the reformed regim
Watching the federal debate? Want fact check resource re ‘C-69’? Voila below.
Reality - federal project assessment regime gives ample basis to show case project benefits. For better or worse, thumb is on scale for *approving* all projects, incl energy projects.
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
17.04.2025 23:18 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
So much crap but remember that bikes are still pure goodness. Even with snow and sub-zero temps… IN APRIL!
#biketowork #yyc
04.04.2025 14:17 — 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Corridors back in the news, once again an election issue. Discussion here on s.35 Indigenous consultation, incl links to deeper dive.
ablawg.ca/wp-content/u...
TLDR: you can change your approach; you can’t shortcut Crown consultation. (Same for ‘shovel ready zones’, whatev that’s supposed to mean)
21.03.2025 16:31 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The United States is Appeasing Evil
A plea from Ukraine.
Keep this in mind as you think about today's events: The United States is Appeasing Evil www.persuasion.community/p/the-united...
28.02.2025 20:09 — 👍 99 🔁 17 💬 4 📌 1
What a beauty.
Goose over eagle,
north over south,
grit over goons,
red & white over fake orange.
Sleep well, Canada 💪
21.02.2025 05:58 — 👍 17 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Hey Bluesky gang, a friendly but earnest reminder that if you’re in Canada or care about Canada, here is a go to legal resource that cuts through the fog every time.
For information on how to lead in these trying times, give it a follow!
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20.02.2025 18:04 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Rule number one for a lower power party in negotiation and conflict: coalition building. Don’t stand alone. If Canada stays in bilateral tit-for-tat tariff mode we’re toast. It’s time for a coordinated response with intl trade partners, US states, cities, and everyday American friends.
02.02.2025 04:03 — 👍 128 🔁 12 💬 4 📌 1
And here’s a link to the designation request submitted to the Agency:
iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/document...
Note that there is unquestionably federal jurisdiction in play here, so should be no controversy on that front… even though there surely will be.
19.12.2024 17:40 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Thanks for this, Blake! Late to the thread but this has me wondering if you’ve started the residential fixed vs variable suggestions over here in blueland… 👀
12.12.2024 21:37 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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