New Resources on the Environmental Law Centre Website

New Resources on the ELC Website

Over the past month, October 2026, the Environmental Law Centre (ELC) published new analyses and resources that capture the pulse of changing legal and environmental issues in Alberta.

Use the following link www.elc.ab.ca to visit the ELC website for the resources below and much more.

Public Participation and Environmental Rights

Losing Local Accountability: How Provincial Standing Rules undermine Participation over Environmental Concerns.
Losing Local Accountability: Public Participation, the MGA and the Provincial Legislative Branch
Losing Local Accountability: How Alberta Continues to Undermine Municipal Environmental Decision-Making.

Ecosystems and Biodiversity

Three draft Provincial Woodland Caribou Plans published for consultation: The plans prioritize working landscapes over caribou habitat maintenance and protection
The federal government announces amendments to the regulations governing the issuance of statutory authorizations under the Fisheries Act
Biodiversity Mini Series Webinar: Management of Alberta’s Forests

Data Centres and Infrastructure

· Data Centres, Water Licences, Standing and Environmental Assessment
· Are we being smart about AI Data Centres?
· The Hidden Costs of Canada’s Proposed Regulatory Fast Lane
· Is Alberta about to go nuclear?