Prime Minister Mark Carney announced measures to protect Canada’s oceans. This comes during a time of rapid change to the regulatory, legislative, and legal framework this country operates within when it comes to approving major projects, engaging in meaningful Indigenous consultation, utilizing environmental protection, and how we navigate democratic processes. In the last year alone, … Continue reading
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Bill C-39: the Bulldoze Nature Bill
The federal government has introduced new legislation under the guise of improving how major projects are assessed, approved and regulated in Canada. Bill C-39, the so-called Building Canada Strong Act, would make sweeping changes to environmental protections and how major projects move forward—with potentially serious consequences for the Salish Sea and ecosystems across the country. … Continue reading
Read more »Environmental assessment finds Roberts Bank project will impact endangered orcas
The panel responsible for the environmental assessment of the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) project publicly released their recommendations earlier today, which conclude that the development will result in a “significant adverse effect” on endangered Southern Resident orcas and several other at-risk marine species. The report also concludes that the proposed development has the … Continue reading
Read more »Cross border conference sees hope & the challenges ahead
When I think about the Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference, which took place last week in Seattle, I find it ironic that a cross-border conference could make me feel so many opposing feelings. I left feeling hopeful and deeply concerned, energized and exhausted, frustrated and thrilled, ready to act and wondering how. We live in a … Continue reading
Read more »Gathering to learn, share and protect the Salish Sea
We all have particular events we look forward to. If you’re a fan of comics and science fiction, then the event you count the days to is ComiCon. If you’re that person who has to have the latest gadget, then you can’t wait each year for the Consumers Electronics Show. But if you’re someone who’s … Continue reading
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