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The Regional Assessment of Offshore Wind Development in Newfoundland and Labrador
In January 2025, the Regional Assessment of Offshore Wind Development in Newfoundland and Labrador (“Regional Assessment”) concluded. This backgrounder offers an overview of the Regional Assessment, explaining its origins and purpose as well as the role it is expected to play in the future regulation of offshore wind developments in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Submission on the Regional Assessment of Offshore Wind Development in Nova Scotia: Draft Report
Submission on the Regional Assessment of Offshore Wind Development in Nova Scotia: Draft Report
Submission on the Draft Report of the Regional Assessment of Offshore Wind Development in Newfoundland and Labrador
Submission on the Draft Report for the Regional Assessment of Offshore Wind Development in Newfoundland and Labrador
Submission on the Draft Terms of Reference for the Regional Assessment in the Ring of Fire Area
East Coast Environmental Law Submission on the Draft Terms of Reference for the Regional Assessment in the Ring of Fire Area
Brief to the Nova Scotia Law Amendments Committee on Bill No. 471: Advancing Nova Scotia Opportunities Act
Brief submitted to the Nova Scotia Law Amendments Committee on Bill No. 471, the proposed Advancing Nova Scotia Opportunities Act.
Narrative Report: Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Assessment of Offshore Exploratory Oil and Gas Drilling
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Moving Towards Next-generation Environmental Assessment in Nova Scotia
Moving Towards Next-generation Environmental Assessment in Nova Scotia: A Report Supporting Engagement in the “Modernization” of Nova Scotia’s Environmental Assessment Process
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