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Injunctions in Nova Scotia Audio Guide
Throughout Nova Scotia, individuals, community groups, and environmental organizations often find themselves wondering whether legal tools exist to prevent or put a stop to environmental harms. East Coast Environmental Law receives numerous inquiries asking that question, and many ask specifically what it would take to get an injunction. This audio guide offers an overview of injunctions in Nova Scotia, explaining what they are, what forms they take, what it takes to get them, and the risks involved in seeking them.
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This guide to offshore wind law and policy in Newfoundland and Labrador provides an overview of the law and policy regimes that govern offshore wind regulation under the CAN-NL Accord Acts. It is intended to be an accessible introduction to offshore wind regulation in Newfoundland and Labrador, and it does not cover every detail of the applicable laws and policies.
This Guide to Offshore Wind Law and Policy in Nova Scotia provides an overview of the law and policy regimes that govern offshore wind regulation under the CAN-NS Accord Acts. It is intended to be an accessible introduction to offshore wind regulation in Nova Scotia, and it does not cover every detail of the applicable laws and policies.