Environmental Assessments (EA) are one of the most critical steps in the planning and development of any major project. Our lawyers have extensive experience navigating the EA process at both the provincial/territorial and the federal level.
McLennan Ross lawyers are involved in the EA process for coal mines, large oil and gas developments and industrial developments such as cement plants and power plants.
We have been involved in the EA of mining projects in Alberta, B.C. and Ontario and hydro developments in Alberta, B.C., Newfoundland, and Labrador.
In these EAs, our lawyers have dealt with issues such as:
air quality, including greenhouse gas emissions
water quality
fish habitat loss and compensation
vegetation, including rare plants
wildlife, including endangered species
land and resources use
use of land and water for traditional purposes by aboriginal groups.
