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Atlantic Offshore Wind Coalition Position Paper on Powering Canada Strong: A National Strategy for an Electrified Canadian Economy
While each of the AOSWC partners works on several issues related to electrification, this position paper on the National Strategy focuses on federal funding and financing commitments and other federal actions that are urgently needed to enable a successful offshore wind industry in Atlantic Canada.
Streamlining the Assessment and Authorization of Offshore Wind Projects: Surveying Major Law Reform Initiatives in Canada and Abroad
Recently, the urgency of the climate crisis has been growing in tandem with geopolitical tensions that are motivating Canada to accelerate energy projects that can strengthen energy independence and provide greater energy security. Breaking barriers to interprovincial trade, exploring possibilities for regional collaboration, and finding ways to build new energy infrastructure faster are among the many aspirations of the current political moment.
Model Bill of Environmental Rights and Responsibilities for Nova Scotia
A model bill of Environmental Rights and Responsibilities for Nova Scotia, drafted by East Coast Environmental Law to support a campaign to win a right to a healthy environment in Nova Scotia.
Moving Towards Next-generation Environmental Assessment in Nova Scotia
Moving Towards Next-generation Environmental Assessment in Nova Scotia: A Report Supporting Engagement in the “Modernization” of Nova Scotia’s Environmental Assessment Process
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