Oct 07, 2025
BC Accelerating Infrastructure Project Development
The Government of BC is modernizing its infrastructure planning through Bill 15 and a new Ministry of Infrastructure.
ERIS Originals
Dec 07, 2023
Supreme Court Finds Most of Impact Assessment Act Unconstitutional
On October 13, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that most provisions of the federal Impact Assessment Act (IAA) — those addressing “Designated Projects” and not subject to direct federal involvement — are an overreach of federal authority.
Oct 18, 2023
Bill S-5 Amends the Canadian Environmental Protection Act
With the recent passing of Bill S-5, CEPA (Canadian Environmental Protection Act) underwent its first significant changes in over 20 years — sweeping changes that give the government more power, and a stated obligation to ensure a clean environment for its citizens.