14 min
Episode 1: Reference re Impact Assessment Act Appealing Briefs
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- Business
On October 13, 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision on the constitutionality of the federal government’s Impact Assessment Act. It deemed parts of the law to be unconstitutional, setting the stage for changes to the federal environmental assessment process. So, what are the implications for businesses on the ground? What amendments might the federal government pursue? And are there opportunities to improve the process? Adam Goldenberg speaks with Kimberly Howard, McCarthy Tétrault partner and co-leader of the firm’s Environmental Group, and Wayne Wouters, Strategic and Policy Advisor to the firm and former Clerk of the Privy Counsel of Canada.
On October 13, 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision on the constitutionality of the federal government’s Impact Assessment Act. It deemed parts of the law to be unconstitutional, setting the stage for changes to the federal environmental assessment process. So, what are the implications for businesses on the ground? What amendments might the federal government pursue? And are there opportunities to improve the process? Adam Goldenberg speaks with Kimberly Howard, McCarthy Tétrault partner and co-leader of the firm’s Environmental Group, and Wayne Wouters, Strategic and Policy Advisor to the firm and former Clerk of the Privy Counsel of Canada.
14 min