Articles

The following articles are published by OBA Sections, including the Student Section. Members are encouraged to submit articles.

Editor: Cláudio Antônio Klaus Júnior 

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Déjà Vu All Over Again: The New (Old) Fisheries Act

  • October 03, 2018
  • Michael Finley

The Fisheries Act remains the only legislation that directly addresses the protection and conservation of fish and fish habitat. Significant amendments to the Fisheries Act are underway through Bill C-68, now before the Senate. Some of the most important will restore the broad habitat and fish protections that were removed in 2012. This article reviews what changed in 2012, why those changes occurred, and what protections Bill C-68 proposes to restore to the Act.

Environmental Law, Student Forum

Federal Court Protects Western Chorus Frog, Restricts Development

  • October 03, 2018
  • Joanna Rosengarten and Claire Seaborn

On June 22, 2018, Canada’s Federal Court released its ruling in Le Groupe Maison Candiac Inc. v Canada (Attorney General) allowing the federal government to restrict development on private land to protect the western chorus frog. The decision weighs heavy on a number of industries as they consider the scope and implications of emergency orders designed to protect at-risk species under SARA.

Environmental Law, Student Forum

Meet Your 2018-2019 Executive - Part 1

  • October 03, 2018
  • Rachel Sachs

Introducing two Members-at-Large, Anna Alizadeh and Gabriela Ramo, and Tech Liaison, Nandi Deterville.

Women Lawyers Forum, Student Forum

Autumn Wellness Tips

  • October 03, 2018
  • Rachel Sachs

Wellness Tips for the autumn season.

Women Lawyers Forum, Student Forum

Editor's Note

  • October 02, 2018
  • Rachel Sachs, Sachs Law Professional Corporation

A note from the Newsletter Editor to section members.

Women Lawyers Forum, Student Forum

Welcome from the Chair

  • October 02, 2018
  • Bianca Thomas, Legal Counsel, BMO Financial Group, and Chair of the Women Lawyer's Forum

The 2018-2019 Chair, Bianca Thomas, welcomes the section and introduces plans for the coming year.

Women Lawyers Forum, Student Forum