Environmental Law

In Canada, environmental law is an area of jurisdiction shared between the federal and provincial governments. The federal government’s jurisdiction stems from its power over federally-owned land and undertakings, fisheries, shipping, aviation, railroads, export of toxic substances, interprovincial and international transportation, and nuclear power; the provinces’ jurisdiction extends over matters entirely within the province and the exploration, development, conservation and management of non-renewable and forestry resources, among other things. Read the chapter to learn more.

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