Environmental Law

In the book, Boyd sets out to remedy Canada's environmental health problems. He begins by assessing the environmental burden of disease, identifies its unequal distribution, and estimates the associated economic costs. He then compares Canada's environmental laws and policies with those in the US, Australia, and the EU. Finally, he prescribes a legal cure that will enable Canada to catch up with the world's environmental leaders--without harming the economy.

This edition provides exclusive and authoritative coverage of prominent environmental litigation. Environmental issues are subject to intense scrutiny by the news media and come with high reputational risk to businesses and government entities. The author approaches this complex field by reviewing the foundation of class action law in Canada and discussing its specific application to environmental issues.

Covering key environmental concepts and the unique nature of environmental damage, environmental prosecutions, sentencing and environmental offences, evidentiary issues in environmental processes and hearings, issues associated with site inspections, investigations, and enforcement, and more, this collection has the potential to make make a significant difference at the level of understanding and practice. Containing perspective and insight from experienced and prominence Canadian legal practitioners and scholars, Environment in the Courtroom addresses the Canadian provinces and territories and provides context by comparison to the United States and Australia.

n 2015, Canada embarked on a task that no other country has attempted in recent years: fundamentally reconsidering how best to tackle environmental assessment. This review and revision process ended with the passage of the Impact Assessment Act (IAA) in 2019. The Next Generation of Impact Assessment explores the evolution of the Canadian assessment process and evaluates the effectiveness of the IAA.

Draws on case law from across the country and key regulatory guidance documents used at both the provincial and federal levels.

Also available in print at KE5110 B69 2012 LAW (Reserve).
This title is a part of the LAW AND SOCIETY series.
This text aims to prove that Canadians would benefit if they amended their constitution to recognize the right to a healthy environment.