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Which of the following is a prominent legal research platform in Canada?
Which of the following is a prominent legal research platform in Canada?
- CanLII (correct)
- BBC News
- Google Scholar
- Wikipedia
Where can one find Canadian environmental law cases for free?
Where can one find Canadian environmental law cases for free?
- CanLII (correct)
Which legal research database in Canada provides access to case law, statutes, and legal commentary?
Which legal research database in Canada provides access to case law, statutes, and legal commentary?
- Amazon Prime Video
- Hulu
- Netflix
- Westlaw Canada (correct)
What type of publications may cover environmental law topics and analyze significant environmental law cases?
What type of publications may cover environmental law topics and analyze significant environmental law cases?
Which legal research database provides access to case law, statutes, and legal journals in Canada?
Which legal research database provides access to case law, statutes, and legal journals in Canada?
Where can one find summaries and analyses of key environmental law cases in Canada?
Where can one find summaries and analyses of key environmental law cases in Canada?
What did the United Nations General Assembly declare in July 2022?
What did the United Nations General Assembly declare in July 2022?
Which Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms sections have been invoked in some environmental cases in Canada?
Which Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms sections have been invoked in some environmental cases in Canada?
What should be used as an interim approach since a constitutional environment right is considered a long-term reform?
What should be used as an interim approach since a constitutional environment right is considered a long-term reform?
Which bill recognizes the right to a healthy environment under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA)?
Which bill recognizes the right to a healthy environment under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA)?
What does Bill S-5 require ECCC to compile?
What does Bill S-5 require ECCC to compile?
What does Bill S-219 define environmental justice as?
What does Bill S-219 define environmental justice as?
If enacted, what would Bill S-219 give the Enviro Minister 2 years to do?
If enacted, what would Bill S-219 give the Enviro Minister 2 years to do?
Which bill includes provisions to replace, reduce or refine the use of vertebrate animals for testing & assessing substances?
Which bill includes provisions to replace, reduce or refine the use of vertebrate animals for testing & assessing substances?
'Environmental Justice in Canada' is mentioned for which bill?
'Environmental Justice in Canada' is mentioned for which bill?
'Environmental Justice in Canada' is mentioned for which bill?
'Environmental Justice in Canada' is mentioned for which bill?
Where can one find legal resources on environmental law, including cases?
Where can one find legal resources on environmental law, including cases?
Which type of legal publishers may release publications focused on environmental law?
Which type of legal publishers may release publications focused on environmental law?
Where can one find decisions of administrative bodies and tribunals related to environmental law cases?
Where can one find decisions of administrative bodies and tribunals related to environmental law cases?
Where can students and researchers access legal research platforms related to environmental law?
Where can students and researchers access legal research platforms related to environmental law?
Which type of databases specifically focus on environmental law?
Which type of databases specifically focus on environmental law?
What should be the first step in reading the primary legal text for environmental law?
What should be the first step in reading the primary legal text for environmental law?
What should be done to understand the specialized terminology used in environmental law?
What should be done to understand the specialized terminology used in environmental law?
What should be identified to understand the purpose behind the environmental law?
What should be identified to understand the purpose behind the environmental law?
In environmental law, what often clarifies legal principles through court decisions?
In environmental law, what often clarifies legal principles through court decisions?
What should one do to gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal context in environmental law?
What should one do to gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal context in environmental law?
What do legal annotations and commentary by legal experts provide for understanding environmental law?
What do legal annotations and commentary by legal experts provide for understanding environmental law?
What kind of documents outline the rationale behind regulations, their anticipated effects, and compliance costs in environmental law?
What kind of documents outline the rationale behind regulations, their anticipated effects, and compliance costs in environmental law?
What does Actus Reus refer to in environmental law?
What does Actus Reus refer to in environmental law?
In environmental law, what does Mens Rea primarily involve?
In environmental law, what does Mens Rea primarily involve?
What is the emphasis of strict liability in environmental law?
What is the emphasis of strict liability in environmental law?
What do regulatory offenses in Canadian environmental law typically involve?
What do regulatory offenses in Canadian environmental law typically involve?
What is the primary goal of environmental justice in Canada?
What is the primary goal of environmental justice in Canada?
According to the U.S. EPA definition, what is the achievement of environmental justice?
According to the U.S. EPA definition, what is the achievement of environmental justice?
What are some examples of Actus Reus in environmental offenses?
What are some examples of Actus Reus in environmental offenses?
What does Mens Rea primarily refer to in environmental offenses?
What does Mens Rea primarily refer to in environmental offenses?
What are strict liability offenses often relevant to in environmental law?
What are strict liability offenses often relevant to in environmental law?
What is the purpose of regulatory offenses in Canadian environmental law?
What is the purpose of regulatory offenses in Canadian environmental law?
What is a key aspect of environmental justice in Canada?
What is a key aspect of environmental justice in Canada?
What is included in the U.S. EPA definition of environmental justice?
What is included in the U.S. EPA definition of environmental justice?
What is a prominent legal research platform in Canada that includes case law, statutes, and legal commentary?
What is a prominent legal research platform in Canada that includes case law, statutes, and legal commentary?
Where can one find summaries and analyses of key environmental law cases in Canada?
Where can one find summaries and analyses of key environmental law cases in Canada?
Which legal research database in Canada provides access to case law, statutes, and legal journals?
Which legal research database in Canada provides access to case law, statutes, and legal journals?
What kind of publications may cover environmental law topics and analyze significant environmental law cases?
What kind of publications may cover environmental law topics and analyze significant environmental law cases?
What does Bill S-219 define environmental justice as?
What does Bill S-219 define environmental justice as?
What should be used as an interim approach since a constitutional environment right is considered a long-term reform?
What should be used as an interim approach since a constitutional environment right is considered a long-term reform?
What does 'Actus Reus' refer to in environmental offenses?
What does 'Actus Reus' refer to in environmental offenses?
What is the emphasis of strict liability in environmental law?
What is the emphasis of strict liability in environmental law?
What does 'Mens Rea' primarily involve in environmental offenses?
What does 'Mens Rea' primarily involve in environmental offenses?
What are strict liability offenses often relevant to in environmental law?
What are strict liability offenses often relevant to in environmental law?
Which term refers to violations of regulations and rules established by federal, provincial, or territorial authorities to manage and control activities that impact the environment?
Which term refers to violations of regulations and rules established by federal, provincial, or territorial authorities to manage and control activities that impact the environment?
What do regulatory offenses in Canadian environmental law typically involve?
What do regulatory offenses in Canadian environmental law typically involve?
In Canadian environmental law, what does 'Environmental Justice' refer to?
In Canadian environmental law, what does 'Environmental Justice' refer to?
'Environmental Justice in Canada' is focused on ensuring:
'Environmental Justice in Canada' is focused on ensuring:
'Environmental Justice' aims to ensure:
'Environmental Justice' aims to ensure:
Which term encompasses the idea that all individuals have the right to live in a clean and healthy environment?
Which term encompasses the idea that all individuals have the right to live in a clean and healthy environment?
What do regulatory offenses in Canadian environmental law aim to enforce?
What do regulatory offenses in Canadian environmental law aim to enforce?
Which bill defines environmental justice as 'a just distribution of environmental benefits and burdens among Canadians, without discrimination on the basis of any ground prohibited by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms'?
Which bill defines environmental justice as 'a just distribution of environmental benefits and burdens among Canadians, without discrimination on the basis of any ground prohibited by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms'?
Which legislative amendment recognizes the right to a healthy environment as provided under CEPA and incorporates Indigenous knowledge in decision making for environmental protection?
Which legislative amendment recognizes the right to a healthy environment as provided under CEPA and incorporates Indigenous knowledge in decision making for environmental protection?
Which legal approach is suggested as an interim measure since a constitutional environmental right is considered a long-term reform?
Which legal approach is suggested as an interim measure since a constitutional environmental right is considered a long-term reform?
What did the United Nations General Assembly declare in July 2022 regarding the ability to live in a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment?
What did the United Nations General Assembly declare in July 2022 regarding the ability to live in a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment?
Which bill requires the compilation of a list of substances suspected or determined to be capable of becoming toxic to the Domestic Substances List (DSL)?
Which bill requires the compilation of a list of substances suspected or determined to be capable of becoming toxic to the Domestic Substances List (DSL)?
Where can environmental rights be enshrined according to the provided text?
Where can environmental rights be enshrined according to the provided text?
Which bill includes provisions to replace, reduce, or refine the use of vertebrate animals for testing and assessing substances?
Which bill includes provisions to replace, reduce, or refine the use of vertebrate animals for testing and assessing substances?
What is the primary focus of Bill S-219 if enacted?
What is the primary focus of Bill S-219 if enacted?
What do some observers argue should be used as an interim measure until a constitutional environmental right is established?
What do some observers argue should be used as an interim measure until a constitutional environmental right is established?
Which legislative amendment requires the Enviro Minister to consult upon, develop, and table a 'national strategy to promote efforts across Canada to advance environmental justice and to assess, prevent and address environmental racism'?
Which legislative amendment requires the Enviro Minister to consult upon, develop, and table a 'national strategy to promote efforts across Canada to advance environmental justice and to assess, prevent and address environmental racism'?
Where can one find summaries and analyses of key environmental law cases in Canada?
Where can one find summaries and analyses of key environmental law cases in Canada?
What does 'Mens Rea' primarily involve in environmental offenses?
What does 'Mens Rea' primarily involve in environmental offenses?
What should be the first step in reading the primary legal text for environmental law?
What should be the first step in reading the primary legal text for environmental law?
What kind of documents outline the rationale behind regulations, their anticipated effects, and compliance costs in environmental law?
What kind of documents outline the rationale behind regulations, their anticipated effects, and compliance costs in environmental law?
Where can one find Canadian environmental law cases for free?
Where can one find Canadian environmental law cases for free?
Where can one find free access to Canadian legal information, including court decisions?
Where can one find free access to Canadian legal information, including court decisions?
Which legal research database in Canada is another major platform that provides access to case law, statutes, and legal journals?
Which legal research database in Canada is another major platform that provides access to case law, statutes, and legal journals?
What type of publications may cover environmental law topics and analyze significant environmental law cases?
What type of publications may cover environmental law topics and analyze significant environmental law cases?
Which legal research database provides access to case law, statutes, and legal journals in Canada?
Which legal research database provides access to case law, statutes, and legal journals in Canada?
Where can one find summaries and analyses of key environmental law cases in Canada?
Where can one find summaries and analyses of key environmental law cases in Canada?
What does Mens Rea primarily refer to in environmental offenses?
What does Mens Rea primarily refer to in environmental offenses?
Where can one find legal resources on environmental law, including cases?
Where can one find legal resources on environmental law, including cases?
What is the purpose behind the law?
What is the purpose behind the law?
What is the primary legal text that should be read in environmental law?
What is the primary legal text that should be read in environmental law?
What is the purpose of Regulatory Impact Assessments (RIA) in environmental law?
What is the purpose of Regulatory Impact Assessments (RIA) in environmental law?
What must exist for an act to be considered a criminal offence?
What must exist for an act to be considered a criminal offence?
What do regulatory offenses in Canadian environmental law typically involve?
What do regulatory offenses in Canadian environmental law typically involve?
Where can one find summaries and analyses of key environmental law cases in Canada?
Where can one find summaries and analyses of key environmental law cases in Canada?
'Environmental Justice' refers to:
'Environmental Justice' refers to:
What is included in the U.S. EPA definition of environmental justice?
What is included in the U.S. EPA definition of environmental justice?
Which legislative amendment recognizes the right to a healthy environment under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA)?
Which legislative amendment recognizes the right to a healthy environment under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA)?
What kind of documents outline the rationale behind regulations, their anticipated effects, and compliance costs in environmental law?
What kind of documents outline the rationale behind regulations, their anticipated effects, and compliance costs in environmental law?
What do legal annotations and commentary by legal experts provide for understanding environmental law?
What do legal annotations and commentary by legal experts provide for understanding environmental law?
What is the primary focus of Bill S-5 in Canada's environmental law?
What is the primary focus of Bill S-5 in Canada's environmental law?
What is the key feature of Bill S219 related to environmental justice in Canada?
What is the key feature of Bill S219 related to environmental justice in Canada?
What is the significance of the legislative amendment outlined in Bill S219?
What is the significance of the legislative amendment outlined in Bill S219?
What is the primary goal of the United Nations General Assembly declaration in July 2022?
What is the primary goal of the United Nations General Assembly declaration in July 2022?
What does Bill S-5 prohibit in relation to toxic substances?
What does Bill S-5 prohibit in relation to toxic substances?
What does Bill S219 define as 'Environmental Justice'?
What does Bill S219 define as 'Environmental Justice'?
What does the United Nations General Assembly declaration call on countries to do?
What does the United Nations General Assembly declaration call on countries to do?
'Environmental Justice in Canada' aims to ensure:
'Environmental Justice in Canada' aims to ensure:
'Environmental Justice' refers to:
'Environmental Justice' refers to:
'Mens Rea' primarily involves:
'Mens Rea' primarily involves:
What does 'Actus Reus' primarily refer to in environmental offenses?
What does 'Actus Reus' primarily refer to in environmental offenses?
What do regulatory offenses in Canadian environmental law aim to enforce?
What do regulatory offenses in Canadian environmental law aim to enforce?
In Canadian environmental law, what often clarifies legal principles through court decisions?
In Canadian environmental law, what often clarifies legal principles through court decisions?
'Environmental Justice in Canada' is mentioned for which bill?
'Environmental Justice in Canada' is mentioned for which bill?
'Environmental Justice in Canada' is focused on ensuring:
'Environmental Justice in Canada' is focused on ensuring:
'Environmental Justice' refers to what in Canadian environmental law?
'Environmental Justice' refers to what in Canadian environmental law?
'Mens Rea' primarily refers to what in environmental offenses?
'Mens Rea' primarily refers to what in environmental offenses?
'Mens Rea' primarily involve what in environmental offenses?
'Mens Rea' primarily involve what in environmental offenses?
What are some examples of Actus Reus in environmental offenses?
What are some examples of Actus Reus in environmental offenses?
What kind of publications may cover environmental law topics and analyze significant environmental law cases?
What kind of publications may cover environmental law topics and analyze significant environmental law cases?
Where can students and researchers access legal research platforms related to environmental law?
Where can students and researchers access legal research platforms related to environmental law?
What should be the first step in reading the primary legal text for environmental law?
What should be the first step in reading the primary legal text for environmental law?
What is the primary focus of environmental law in Canada?
What is the primary focus of environmental law in Canada?
What does the term 'environment' typically encompass in the context of environmental law?
What does the term 'environment' typically encompass in the context of environmental law?
What type of state is Canada?
What type of state is Canada?
When was Canada originally constituted as a federal state?
When was Canada originally constituted as a federal state?
Which amendment resulted in the re-naming of the British North America Act as the Constitution Act, 1867?
Which amendment resulted in the re-naming of the British North America Act as the Constitution Act, 1867?
What are some of the issues that environmental laws in Canada typically involve?
What are some of the issues that environmental laws in Canada typically involve?
In what ways are the biophysical environment and the human social and economic environment interconnected?
In what ways are the biophysical environment and the human social and economic environment interconnected?
What is the scope of the definition of 'environment' in the context of environmental law?
What is the scope of the definition of 'environment' in the context of environmental law?
What is the purpose of Indigenous legal relationships to the environment in Canada?
What is the purpose of Indigenous legal relationships to the environment in Canada?
What challenges core legal doctrine in constitutional, administrative, and tort law?
What challenges core legal doctrine in constitutional, administrative, and tort law?
In Canadian environmental law, what are substances that are persistent, bioaccumulative, and primarily result from human activity placed on?
In Canadian environmental law, what are substances that are persistent, bioaccumulative, and primarily result from human activity placed on?
What does the Fisheries Act prohibit in relation to water frequented by fish?
What does the Fisheries Act prohibit in relation to water frequented by fish?
Under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, how many classes of 'dangerous goods' are defined in the schedule?
Under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, how many classes of 'dangerous goods' are defined in the schedule?
What does the British Columbia Environmental Management Act (EMA) primarily regulate?
What does the British Columbia Environmental Management Act (EMA) primarily regulate?
Which type of legal publications may cover environmental law topics and analyze significant environmental law cases?
Which type of legal publications may cover environmental law topics and analyze significant environmental law cases?
According to the Provincial Environmental Laws, what do provincial environmental laws prohibit the discharge of into the environment?
According to the Provincial Environmental Laws, what do provincial environmental laws prohibit the discharge of into the environment?
What does the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 address in addition to the regulation of dangerous goods?
What does the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 address in addition to the regulation of dangerous goods?
What does the TDGA create in terms of regulation?
What does the TDGA create in terms of regulation?
What is broadly defined to include air contaminants, litter, effluent, refuse, biomedical waste, hazardous waste, and any other substance designated by the provincial Cabinet according to EMA?
What is broadly defined to include air contaminants, litter, effluent, refuse, biomedical waste, hazardous waste, and any other substance designated by the provincial Cabinet according to EMA?
Under which act are dangerous goods such as organisms and explosives regulated?
Under which act are dangerous goods such as organisms and explosives regulated?
What is defined in the schedule to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992?
What is defined in the schedule to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992?
What is prohibited in EMA in relation to waste discharge into the environment?
What is prohibited in EMA in relation to waste discharge into the environment?
Which act introduced the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and effected other amendments?
Which act introduced the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and effected other amendments?
According to the Supreme Court of Canada, federal jurisdiction over the environment is mainly supported by which federal powers?
According to the Supreme Court of Canada, federal jurisdiction over the environment is mainly supported by which federal powers?
Which act is considered the principal federal environmental statute governing environmental activities within federal jurisdiction?
Which act is considered the principal federal environmental statute governing environmental activities within federal jurisdiction?
What does the Taxation power (s. 91(3)) provide the federal government with in environmental matters?
What does the Taxation power (s. 91(3)) provide the federal government with in environmental matters?
What does the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) provide the federal government with 'cradle-to-grave' regulatory authority over?
What does the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) provide the federal government with 'cradle-to-grave' regulatory authority over?
Which act provides specific provisions to regulate environmental activity on lands and operations under the jurisdiction of federal departments and undertakings like banks, airlines, and broadcasting systems?
Which act provides specific provisions to regulate environmental activity on lands and operations under the jurisdiction of federal departments and undertakings like banks, airlines, and broadcasting systems?
What does Environment Canada do within two years of a substance being added to the Toxic Substances List under CEPA?
What does Environment Canada do within two years of a substance being added to the Toxic Substances List under CEPA?
In which case did the Supreme Court use 'peace, order and good government' power to justify federal jurisdiction over ocean pollution?
In which case did the Supreme Court use 'peace, order and good government' power to justify federal jurisdiction over ocean pollution?
'Mens Rea' primarily refers to what in environmental offenses?
'Mens Rea' primarily refers to what in environmental offenses?
Which court decision established a broad scope of federal jurisdiction over the environment by supporting environmental protection legislation under the criminal law power?
Which court decision established a broad scope of federal jurisdiction over the environment by supporting environmental protection legislation under the criminal law power?
Which legislative amendment recognizes the right to a healthy environment under CEPA and incorporates Indigenous knowledge in decision making for environmental protection?
Which legislative amendment recognizes the right to a healthy environment under CEPA and incorporates Indigenous knowledge in decision making for environmental protection?
What did the Supreme Court use in R. v. Crown Zellerbach Canada Ltd. to justify federal jurisdiction over ocean pollution?
What did the Supreme Court use in R. v. Crown Zellerbach Canada Ltd. to justify federal jurisdiction over ocean pollution?
What percentage of Canada's landmass is located north of the Arctic tree line?
What percentage of Canada's landmass is located north of the Arctic tree line?
What condition occurs when ground temperature remains at or below 0°C for at least two years?
What condition occurs when ground temperature remains at or below 0°C for at least two years?
How long is Canada's coastline extending along three oceans?
How long is Canada's coastline extending along three oceans?
What type of territory constitutes almost half of Canada’s landmass?
What type of territory constitutes almost half of Canada’s landmass?
In 2014, which taxonomic group had the highest number of species reported by COSEWIC?
In 2014, which taxonomic group had the highest number of species reported by COSEWIC?
Which taxonomic group showed an increase in releases to land according to Canada's National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) data?
Which taxonomic group showed an increase in releases to land according to Canada's National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) data?
According to the Organisation of Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD), which taxonomic groups were of concern due to increased pressure on biodiversity in Canada?
According to the Organisation of Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD), which taxonomic groups were of concern due to increased pressure on biodiversity in Canada?
Which taxonomic group had the lowest number of species listed on Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act as of July 2019?
Which taxonomic group had the lowest number of species listed on Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act as of July 2019?
Which taxonomic group had the highest decrease in releases to air according to Canada's National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) data between 2008 and 2017?
Which taxonomic group had the highest decrease in releases to air according to Canada's National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) data between 2008 and 2017?
Which taxonomic group was not specifically mentioned in the Species at Risk Act as of July 2019?
Which taxonomic group was not specifically mentioned in the Species at Risk Act as of July 2019?
What is the foundational element of judicial independence in Canada?
What is the foundational element of judicial independence in Canada?
In which province of Canada do private disputes of environmental nature rely on codified principles set out in the Civil Code?
In which province of Canada do private disputes of environmental nature rely on codified principles set out in the Civil Code?
What is the primary significance of impacts associated with climate change in Canada?
What is the primary significance of impacts associated with climate change in Canada?
Which levels have appeared to fluctuate for the period 2002–2016, possibly reflecting the introduction of new measurement technology?
Which levels have appeared to fluctuate for the period 2002–2016, possibly reflecting the introduction of new measurement technology?
What provides an underlying framework linking Canadian social and economic development to its environmental foundations?
What provides an underlying framework linking Canadian social and economic development to its environmental foundations?
What is the prevailing system of legal ordering throughout Canada, with the exception of Quebec?
What is the prevailing system of legal ordering throughout Canada, with the exception of Quebec?
What are elements of judicial independence in Canada?
What are elements of judicial independence in Canada?
What type of law prevails in the province of Quebec?
What type of law prevails in the province of Quebec?
What provides that 'Any person charged with an offence has the right … to be presumed innocent until proven guilty according to law in a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal'?
What provides that 'Any person charged with an offence has the right … to be presumed innocent until proven guilty according to law in a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal'?
What would be initiated in a provincial court exercising criminal jurisdiction with the opportunity to appeal to more senior courts in the hierarchy?
What would be initiated in a provincial court exercising criminal jurisdiction with the opportunity to appeal to more senior courts in the hierarchy?
Which element is crucial for judicial independence in Canada?
Which element is crucial for judicial independence in Canada?
Which element reflects the evolving articulation by the judiciary of traditional common law principles within Canadian private law?
Which element reflects the evolving articulation by the judiciary of traditional common law principles within Canadian private law?
What is the overall goal of New Brunswick’s Clean Air Act?
What is the overall goal of New Brunswick’s Clean Air Act?
According to the listed principles in the Clean Air Act, what should the Government of New Brunswick consider when making decisions?
According to the listed principles in the Clean Air Act, what should the Government of New Brunswick consider when making decisions?
What does the Clean Air Act encourage all individuals and corporations to adopt?
What does the Clean Air Act encourage all individuals and corporations to adopt?
According to the Clean Air Act, what should not compromise the health or well-being of future generations?
According to the Clean Air Act, what should not compromise the health or well-being of future generations?
What should be a fundamental part of the decision-making process in the administration of the Clean Air Act?
What should be a fundamental part of the decision-making process in the administration of the Clean Air Act?
What does the Clean Air Act require the Government of New Brunswick to consider in the development and implementation of regulations, policies, programs, and practices?
What does the Clean Air Act require the Government of New Brunswick to consider in the development and implementation of regulations, policies, programs, and practices?
By what year does the Province aim to have at least 12% of the total land mass legally protected?
By what year does the Province aim to have at least 12% of the total land mass legally protected?
What is the goal for local food consumption by Nova Scotians by 2020?
What is the goal for local food consumption by Nova Scotians by 2020?
What is the target year for the Province to develop a strategy to advance the growth of the green economy?
What is the target year for the Province to develop a strategy to advance the growth of the green economy?
By when should wastewater treatment facility discharges undergo at least primary treatment?
By when should wastewater treatment facility discharges undergo at least primary treatment?
What year should the Province adopt a natural resources strategy according to the text?
What year should the Province adopt a natural resources strategy according to the text?
When should regulatory tools that use the framework within the Environment Act to stimulate redevelopment of contaminated land be brought into effect?
When should regulatory tools that use the framework within the Environment Act to stimulate redevelopment of contaminated land be brought into effect?
What is the basis for the shared responsibility for the environment between the federal and provincial governments?
What is the basis for the shared responsibility for the environment between the federal and provincial governments?
What is the main reason for the involvement of aboriginal and treaty rights in environmental protection measures?
What is the main reason for the involvement of aboriginal and treaty rights in environmental protection measures?
What type of government system operates at both federal and provincial levels in Canada?
What type of government system operates at both federal and provincial levels in Canada?
What kind of jurisdiction do the senior courts of appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada have?
What kind of jurisdiction do the senior courts of appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada have?
Under what constitutional provision were new courts statutorily created since Canadian Confederation in 1867?
Under what constitutional provision were new courts statutorily created since Canadian Confederation in 1867?
What does section 101 of the Constitution Act, 1867 authorize Parliament to do?
What does section 101 of the Constitution Act, 1867 authorize Parliament to do?
What is the major role of Canadian judges serving in senior courts?
What is the major role of Canadian judges serving in senior courts?
What is the primary power exercised by the federal government with regard to environmental matters?
What is the primary power exercised by the federal government with regard to environmental matters?
'Section 96' courts are understood to have inherent general jurisdiction in relation to:
'Section 96' courts are understood to have inherent general jurisdiction in relation to:
What is the primary legislative body at the federal level?
What is the primary legislative body at the federal level?
What is the specific long-term objective mentioned in the Nova Scotia Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act?
What is the specific long-term objective mentioned in the Nova Scotia Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act?
According to the Act, what is one of the specific objectives for supporting a transition to cleaner sources and sustainable uses of energy?
According to the Act, what is one of the specific objectives for supporting a transition to cleaner sources and sustainable uses of energy?
What are the specific emission reduction targets set in the Act for nitrogen oxides?
What are the specific emission reduction targets set in the Act for nitrogen oxides?
What is the specific emission reduction target set in the Act for sulphur dioxide?
What is the specific emission reduction target set in the Act for sulphur dioxide?
What does the Act require for all new residential dwelling units constructed in Nova Scotia after January 1, 2011?
What does the Act require for all new residential dwelling units constructed in Nova Scotia after January 1, 2011?
What does the Act aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to, by the year 2020?
What does the Act aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to, by the year 2020?
What percentage of Canada's land is covered by forests?
What percentage of Canada's land is covered by forests?
Which ecozone includes temperate rainforests in Canada?
Which ecozone includes temperate rainforests in Canada?
What percentage of Canada's land is covered by wetlands?
What percentage of Canada's land is covered by wetlands?
Where are Canada's wetlands now virtually non-existent?
Where are Canada's wetlands now virtually non-existent?
Which province or territory has more than 10% of its surface area covered by freshwater?
Which province or territory has more than 10% of its surface area covered by freshwater?
Which country has more lake area than any other in the world?
Which country has more lake area than any other in the world?
Which river is the longest in Canada?
Which river is the longest in Canada?
What is the primary focus of monitoring surface freshwater quality in Canada?
What is the primary focus of monitoring surface freshwater quality in Canada?
What is the estimated cost for municipal wastewater treatment infrastructure upgrades, repairs, and replacements in Canada?
What is the estimated cost for municipal wastewater treatment infrastructure upgrades, repairs, and replacements in Canada?
What was Canada’s total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in 2013?
What was Canada’s total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in 2013?
What percentage of Canadian GHG emissions is associated with the oil and gas sector?
What percentage of Canadian GHG emissions is associated with the oil and gas sector?
What category does COSEWIC use to assess the condition of wildlife species?
What category does COSEWIC use to assess the condition of wildlife species?
What has been persistently underestimated resulting in a toxic legacy affecting water, soil, and air in Canada?
What has been persistently underestimated resulting in a toxic legacy affecting water, soil, and air in Canada?
Which ecosystem in Canada has experienced a virtual disappearance, now down to 1% of its original coverage?
Which ecosystem in Canada has experienced a virtual disappearance, now down to 1% of its original coverage?
What percentage of the Carolinian hardwood forest of southern Ontario remains intact?
What percentage of the Carolinian hardwood forest of southern Ontario remains intact?
What group assesses the condition of wildlife species in Canada?
What group assesses the condition of wildlife species in Canada?
What percentage of global total do Canadian GHG emissions constitute?
What percentage of global total do Canadian GHG emissions constitute?
What do National emissions as of 2017 indicate about Canada's progress?
What do National emissions as of 2017 indicate about Canada's progress?
What is the primary goal of the Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP)?
What is the primary goal of the Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP)?
What is the main focus of Équiterre (1993)?
What is the main focus of Équiterre (1993)?
What is the primary focus of Environmental Defence (1984)?
What is the primary focus of Environmental Defence (1984)?
What is the core mission of Energy Probe (1970: Energy Team of Pollution Probe)?
What is the core mission of Energy Probe (1970: Energy Team of Pollution Probe)?
Why are First Nations people in Canada more directly affected by environmental degradation?
Why are First Nations people in Canada more directly affected by environmental degradation?
What is the primary focus of the Assembly of First Nations and other principal organizations at the national level?
What is the primary focus of the Assembly of First Nations and other principal organizations at the national level?
How has the concern of Canadian indigenous peoples with environmental management been expressed?
How has the concern of Canadian indigenous peoples with environmental management been expressed?
In Canadian environmental law, what is a common area of interest and involvement for aboriginal communities?
In Canadian environmental law, what is a common area of interest and involvement for aboriginal communities?
What does Chapter 24 of the agreement mentioned in the text include provisions for?
What does Chapter 24 of the agreement mentioned in the text include provisions for?
Under the agreement, what is the purpose of the dispute-resolution process established in Chapter 24?
Under the agreement, what is the purpose of the dispute-resolution process established in Chapter 24?
Which level of government in Canada engages in collaborative policy-making discussions related to environmentally related expenditures?
Which level of government in Canada engages in collaborative policy-making discussions related to environmentally related expenditures?
What is a key responsibility of Canadian municipalities within provincially administered frameworks mentioned in the text?
What is a key responsibility of Canadian municipalities within provincially administered frameworks mentioned in the text?
What is the legal status of modern treaties according to the text?
What is the legal status of modern treaties according to the text?
Why are Canada's modern treaties said to reflect uniqueness?
Why are Canada's modern treaties said to reflect uniqueness?
What is the legal force of modern treaties in Canada?
What is the legal force of modern treaties in Canada?
What is one of the objectives set out in the new Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA) to replace the NAAEC?
What is one of the objectives set out in the new Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA) to replace the NAAEC?
What is a key difference between the USMCA and NAFTA in terms of environmental protection?
What is a key difference between the USMCA and NAFTA in terms of environmental protection?
What is one of the specific objectives of the new Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA)?
What is one of the specific objectives of the new Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA)?
What is one of the key areas of focus in the objectives set out in the new Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA)?
What is one of the key areas of focus in the objectives set out in the new Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA)?
What is the primary focus of the Land Claims Agreement Coalition (LCAC)?
What is the primary focus of the Land Claims Agreement Coalition (LCAC)?
What does the formation of the Land Claims Agreement Coalition (LCAC) aim to achieve?
What does the formation of the Land Claims Agreement Coalition (LCAC) aim to achieve?
What are the 4 principles around which the Land Claims Agreement Coalition (LCAC) formed?
What are the 4 principles around which the Land Claims Agreement Coalition (LCAC) formed?
What distinguishes the Land Claims Agreements Coalition (LCAC) from a legal body/entity for modern treaty consultation?
What distinguishes the Land Claims Agreements Coalition (LCAC) from a legal body/entity for modern treaty consultation?
What is one of the main objectives of the Council or governing body of the CEC?
What is one of the main objectives of the Council or governing body of the CEC?
What type of support does the Council receive from a professional Secretariat?
What type of support does the Council receive from a professional Secretariat?
What is the purpose of the Joint Public Advisory Committee?
What is the purpose of the Joint Public Advisory Committee?
In 2018, what did the three countries agree to, leading to a revised continental trade pact known as the USMCA?
In 2018, what did the three countries agree to, leading to a revised continental trade pact known as the USMCA?
What is one underlying rationale for the concern of Canadian indigenous peoples with environmental management?
What is one underlying rationale for the concern of Canadian indigenous peoples with environmental management?
Which organizations are named as principal organizations at the national level for Canadian aboriginal communities' environmental decision-making?
Which organizations are named as principal organizations at the national level for Canadian aboriginal communities' environmental decision-making?
What are the subject matters of the aboriginal interest and involvement in environmental decision-making, as mentioned in the text?
What are the subject matters of the aboriginal interest and involvement in environmental decision-making, as mentioned in the text?
What has been expressed in a stewardship plan as a contemporary rationale for Canadian indigenous peoples' concern with environmental management?
What has been expressed in a stewardship plan as a contemporary rationale for Canadian indigenous peoples' concern with environmental management?
What is the main purpose of the dispute-resolution process established in Chapter 24 of the agreement?
What is the main purpose of the dispute-resolution process established in Chapter 24 of the agreement?
What is the primary responsibility of Canadian municipalities within provincially administered frameworks?
What is the primary responsibility of Canadian municipalities within provincially administered frameworks?
What environmental operations are Canadian municipalities responsible for in connection with waste management?
What environmental operations are Canadian municipalities responsible for in connection with waste management?
Under the establishment and enforcement of domestic environmental laws, what are Canadian municipalities heavily involved in, apart from transportation initiatives?
Under the establishment and enforcement of domestic environmental laws, what are Canadian municipalities heavily involved in, apart from transportation initiatives?
What legal aspects do modern treaties have?
What legal aspects do modern treaties have?
What is the reason for the differences in modern treaties negotiated in different regions?
What is the reason for the differences in modern treaties negotiated in different regions?
Which statement best reflects the legal force of modern treaties in Canada?
Which statement best reflects the legal force of modern treaties in Canada?
What percentage of the Canadian population identifies as being of aboriginal ancestry?
What percentage of the Canadian population identifies as being of aboriginal ancestry?
Which group makes up roughly 20% of the current Canadian population?
Which group makes up roughly 20% of the current Canadian population?
Which country was not one of the top five source countries for immigration to Canada in 2016?
Which country was not one of the top five source countries for immigration to Canada in 2016?
What is the most populous province in Canada?
What is the most populous province in Canada?
In which year was the Constitution Act, 1867 renamed and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms introduced?
In which year was the Constitution Act, 1867 renamed and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms introduced?
What is established as the supreme law of Canada?
What is established as the supreme law of Canada?
When was Canada originally constituted as a federal state?
When was Canada originally constituted as a federal state?
Which of these regions has a limited settlement despite constituting 40% of Canada's territorial landmass?
Which of these regions has a limited settlement despite constituting 40% of Canada's territorial landmass?
How many Canadians were accepted as permanent residents in 2017?
How many Canadians were accepted as permanent residents in 2017?
Which province has the highest population?
Which province has the highest population?
When was constitutional amendments resulted in re-naming British North America Act as Constitution Act, 1867 done?
When was constitutional amendments resulted in re-naming British North America Act as Constitution Act, 1867 done?
Approximately how many people reported themselves as Registered or Treaty Indians living on Reserve lands?
Approximately how many people reported themselves as Registered or Treaty Indians living on Reserve lands?
Study Notes
- To find Canadian environmental law cases, use legal research tools and databases such as CanLII, Westlaw Canada, Lexis Advance Quicklaw, law journals, law libraries, and government websites.
- Begin by reading the primary legal text, which may be a statute or regulation.
- Understand the structure, key definitions, and provisions.
- Identify and define specialized terminology used in environmental law.
- Look for legislative intent and goals of the law.
- Review relevant cases that interpret and apply the environmental law being studied.
- Explore administrative guidance documents issued by agencies to help interpret and implement environmental regulations.
- Two conditions must exist for an act to be a criminal offense: actus reus and mens rea.
- Actus reus refers to the physical act or conduct that constitutes the criminal offense in environmental law.
- Mens rea refers to the mental state or intent of the person committing the crime, but in many environmental offenses in Canada, strict liability is often imposed.
- Key elements of an offense in environmental law include a prohibited act or conduct (actus reus) and the presence of a guilty mind (mens rea) at the same time.
- Examples of specific offenses include the GVRD Air Quality Management Bylaw No. 1082, 2008, and the GVRD Sewage Use Bylaw No. 299, 2007.
- Elements of the offense that must be proven for the GVRD Air Quality Management Bylaw No. 1082, 2008, Section 5 include a person, conducting an industry, trade or business, discharging or allowing or causing the discharge, and an air contaminant.
- Elements of the offense that must be proven for the GVRD Sewage Use Bylaw No. 299, 2007, Section 3.2 include a person, discharging or allowing or causing the discharge, septic tank waste, and a sewer.
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Test your knowledge on the elements of the offence and definitions related to environmental law. This quiz covers the definition of 'person', 'conducting an industry, trade or business', 'discharge or allow or cause the discharge', and 'air contaminant' as per the law.