Through our Environmental Law Alert blog, West Coast keeps you up to date on the latest developments and issues in environmental law. This includes:
If you have an environmental story that we should hear about, please e-mail Andrew Gage. We welcome your comments on any of the posts to this blog – but please keep in mind our policies on comments.
On October 1st, 2025, the Alberta government announced its intention to develop a proposal for a new crude oil pipeline to transport raw bitumen to the north Pacific coast. Unfortunately this idea fails to acknowledge some important realities.
This blog provides a reality-check on five key issues that must be central to the conversation about the idea of a proposed pipeline to the BC coast.
Carney once wrote that “climate change is the most pressing issue of our time.” It’s time to act like it. Canadians deserve a government that meets its climate obligations, not one that gives up on them when they become inconvenient. Anything less is a betrayal – not just of climate policy, but of future generations.
The Clean Coasts Act (Private Members Bill C-244) could make a real difference in addressing the most common ocean-based sources of marine pollution in Canada's waters.
We trust our governments to make decisions for us, including making investments now that will keep our communities safe tomorrow.
Why are marine protected areas (MPAs) important? Here are four key ways that MPAs can benefit people and nature.
The High Seas Treaty will govern areas of the ocean that are beyond national jurisdiction. Canada has signed – but not ratified – this important international agreement. Send a message to your MP and federal Ministers urging them to ratify the High Seas Treaty without delay!
This summer, the West Coast office has been buzzing with the addition of five law students to our team. Check out what they had to say about their time with us!
Did you know that West Coast Environmental Law is home to Canada’s only dedicated public interest marine law program? We chatted with Georgia Lloyd-Smith, Staff Lawyer on West Coast’s Marine team about the program’s priorities.
The BC government has appointed two climate policy experts to conduct a review of CleanBC, and it’s time to make your voice heard. British Columbians are encouraged to provide input by filling out the CleanBC survey by August 1, 2025.
This Canada Day we are reflecting on the values that we need most to stand up in this moment and the history we need to learn from. Here is what some of our staff have to say.