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Toward The Twenty-First Century: A Canadian Legal Perspective On Resource And Environmental Law, Constance D. Hunt
Toward The Twenty-First Century: A Canadian Legal Perspective On Resource And Environmental Law, Constance D. Hunt
Osgoode Hall Law Journal
This paper surveys existing and emerging Canadian approaches to environmental and resource management issues, and assesses the strengths and weaknesses of some of our past and current approaches. It considers the challenges posed by the fact that Canada is a federal state as illustrated by jurisdictional competition regarding environmental assessment. The successful utilization of cooperative strategies is considered and examples are given of new problems that need to be addressed. Difficulties faced by governmental, judicial, and administrative bodies are surveyed. Examples are given of emerging legislative strategies. It is concluded that, while much change is apparent, it is far from …
Environmental And Resource Law In Australia, Ben Boer
Environmental And Resource Law In Australia, Ben Boer
Osgoode Hall Law Journal
This article outlines the development of environmental and resource law in Australia and explores its constitutional and political setting. The need for a national approach to the environment within the context of Australia as a federally organized country is recognized, particularly with regard to Australia's international obligations and the fact that environmental issues span state, territory, and/or national boundaries. It is argued that, to date, federal action with respect to the environment does not satisfactorily demonstrate the emergence of a national environmental strategy. However, the recent Intergovernmental Agreement on the Environment, signed by the state and federal governments in 1992, …