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Recommendations for Improvements to Bill C-74, an Act to Amend the Fisheries Act and to Amend the Criminal Code in Consequence Thereof

This brief makes recommendations for improving Bill C-74, an Act to Amend the Fisheries Act and to Amend the Criminal Code in Consequence Thereof. The recommendations are summarized in the first part of the brief.
Author: West Coast Environmental Law Association
Publication Date: November 1990
Pages: 18
Comments on British Columbia Pulp Mill And Pulp And Paper Mill Liquid Effluent Control Regulations Draft 10

These comments on Draft 10 of the Pulp Mill and Pulp and Paper Mill Liquid Effluent Control Regulations are submitted on behalf of the attached list of 54 organizations and individuals concerned about pollution from pulp and paper mills.
Author: Ann Hillyer and William J. Andrews
Publication Date: November 1990
Pages: 4
Toxic Real Estate in British Columbia: Draft Statute for Discussion, British Columbia Pollution Prevention and Clean-up Act

This report is the third of a three part series on toxic contamination of land in British Columbia. Volume One identifies the key issues involved. Volume Two discusses the main principles governing liability for contaminated land in British Columbia today.
Author: Russell, James; Andrews, William J.
Publication Date: July 1990
Pages: 39
Toxic Real Estate in British Columbia: Liability

This report is the second of a three part series on toxic contamination of land in British Columbia. Volume I identifies the key issues involved. Volume III sets out a draft statute on prevention and clean-up of pollution.
Author: Braul, Waldemar
Publication Date: July 1990
Pages: 62
Draft Comments on Bill 12: The Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Non Sexist Language

We note that the explanatory note states, "the right of the individual to have his or her personal information ..." (emphasis added). The use of this non-sexist language is very welcome.
Author: Andrews, William J.
Publication Date: June 1990
Pages: 5
Recommendations For Improvements To Bill C-78 the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This brief makes recommendations for improving Bill C-78, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. The recommendations are summarized in the first part of the brief. The second part of the brief sets out discussion and recommendations on a section by section basis.
Author: West Coast Environmental Law Association
Publication Date: January 1990
Pages: 6
Comments On Provincial Proposals For Amendments To Bill C-78, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act

This brief provides comments on provincial proposals for amendments to Bill C-78. It follows WCELA's November 9, 1990, brief on Recommendations for Improvement of Bill C-78.
Author: Andrews, William J.; Hillyer, Ann
Publication Date: January 1990
Pages: 2