Water
Environmental and other regulatory laws and policies enacted and implemented at the federal, provincial and local government levels can affect the ability of individuals and organizations to access and use water resources. Understanding and navigating such laws and policies, their application to ongoing operations and intended projects, and how they may give rise to liability and legal obligations can be extremely challenging. Fasken Martineau's environmental and energy counsel have a long history and extensive experience providing advice to a wide variety of clients in relation to issues concerning water issues.
Recent experience includes the following:
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Counsel to a variety of industrial and natural resource operations, including a B.C. dairy facility, several mining companies and chemical company in relation to effluent quality management requirements and operations.
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Counsel for the successful appellant to the Environmental Appeal Board in proceedings related to water license fees due for generation of electricity.
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Counsel for the successful respondent on issue of appellant's standing to bring appeal to the Environmental Appeal Board on granting of approval to use water for generation of electricity.
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Counsel to proponents of mining projects in relation to obtaining water licenses for exploration and development projects.
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