Supreme Court Rules Against Federal Impact Assessment Law

Canada’s highest court has finally delivered a much-anticipated judgment, asserting in a majority opinion that Ottawa’s Impact Assessment Act (IAA) is largely unconstitutional. Formerly known as Bill C-69, the IAA, established in 2019, empowers federal regulators to evaluate the potential environmental and social impacts of various resource and infrastructure projects. This law has been a … Continue reading Supreme Court Rules Against Federal Impact Assessment Law