David V. Wright
@davevwright.bsky.social
Law prof. Environment, natural resources, sustainability, dispute resolution, treaties, North. Never played for the Mets, sadly.
UC: https://profiles.ucalgary.ca/david-wright
UC: https://profiles.ucalgary.ca/david-wright
And just like that, it’s over. But what a two weeks it was for this special group of students in this year’s Modern Treaties & the Law course in the Yukon. Deep experiential learning, immersed in special spaces and communities. Huge thanks to all involved, including these courageous students.
May 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
And just like that, it’s over. But what a two weeks it was for this special group of students in this year’s Modern Treaties & the Law course in the Yukon. Deep experiential learning, immersed in special spaces and communities. Huge thanks to all involved, including these courageous students.
We are so grateful for the precious time and perspectives our guests share with us, including from senior government officials, and Indigenous lawyers, leaders, and negotiators. Students also got to meet with not one but *two* Chief Justices this week. Growth mindset activated.
May 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
We are so grateful for the precious time and perspectives our guests share with us, including from senior government officials, and Indigenous lawyers, leaders, and negotiators. Students also got to meet with not one but *two* Chief Justices this week. Growth mindset activated.
Fantastic first week of this year’s Modern Treaties and the Law course with @roberthamilton.bsky.social and a group of wonderful @ucalgary.bsky.social students. Amazing to see students’ deep learning happening right before your eyes.
May 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Fantastic first week of this year’s Modern Treaties and the Law course with @roberthamilton.bsky.social and a group of wonderful @ucalgary.bsky.social students. Amazing to see students’ deep learning happening right before your eyes.
Haven’t done this for decades but seems wise as summer-spring travel season begins.
April 27, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Haven’t done this for decades but seems wise as summer-spring travel season begins.
So much crap but remember that bikes are still pure goodness. Even with snow and sub-zero temps… IN APRIL!
#biketowork #yyc
#biketowork #yyc
April 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
So much crap but remember that bikes are still pure goodness. Even with snow and sub-zero temps… IN APRIL!
#biketowork #yyc
#biketowork #yyc
What a beauty.
Goose over eagle,
north over south,
grit over goons,
red & white over fake orange.
Sleep well, Canada 💪
Goose over eagle,
north over south,
grit over goons,
red & white over fake orange.
Sleep well, Canada 💪
February 21, 2025 at 5:58 AM
What a beauty.
Goose over eagle,
north over south,
grit over goons,
red & white over fake orange.
Sleep well, Canada 💪
Goose over eagle,
north over south,
grit over goons,
red & white over fake orange.
Sleep well, Canada 💪
Rule number one for a lower power party in negotiation and conflict: coalition building. Don’t stand alone. If Canada stays in bilateral tit-for-tat tariff mode we’re toast. It’s time for a coordinated response with intl trade partners, US states, cities, and everyday American friends.
February 2, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Rule number one for a lower power party in negotiation and conflict: coalition building. Don’t stand alone. If Canada stays in bilateral tit-for-tat tariff mode we’re toast. It’s time for a coordinated response with intl trade partners, US states, cities, and everyday American friends.
Of course key is decision-making & public interest factors. Restructuring going on. The original 63b (adverse effects) and 63c (mitigation measures) are now both in 62a. And then original 63a (sust), 63d (s.35) and 63e (climate) are now 63 c, a, and b.
Confused? I made a table!
Confused? I made a table!
May 1, 2024 at 3:47 AM
Of course key is decision-making & public interest factors. Restructuring going on. The original 63b (adverse effects) and 63c (mitigation measures) are now both in 62a. And then original 63a (sust), 63d (s.35) and 63e (climate) are now 63 c, a, and b.
Confused? I made a table!
Confused? I made a table!
And here’s the new ‘limitation’ provision in s16 that explicitly ties the screening decision back to fed jurisdiction
May 1, 2024 at 3:46 AM
And here’s the new ‘limitation’ provision in s16 that explicitly ties the screening decision back to fed jurisdiction
Follow that link and scroll to p555
Good example here in definition section. (Note as well removal of transboundary effects; sigh)
Good example here in definition section. (Note as well removal of transboundary effects; sigh)
May 1, 2024 at 3:45 AM
Follow that link and scroll to p555
Good example here in definition section. (Note as well removal of transboundary effects; sigh)
Good example here in definition section. (Note as well removal of transboundary effects; sigh)
Aaaaand that’s a wrap on the 2024 @UCalgaryLaw Negotiations course. The students crushed it(!) but in the most collaborative & respectful way of course. By the numbers: 3 weeks, 140+ students, 2 campuses, countless simulations, more than 50 practitioners and guests.
Thank you all! 🙏
Thank you all! 🙏
January 18, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Aaaaand that’s a wrap on the 2024 @UCalgaryLaw Negotiations course. The students crushed it(!) but in the most collaborative & respectful way of course. By the numbers: 3 weeks, 140+ students, 2 campuses, countless simulations, more than 50 practitioners and guests.
Thank you all! 🙏
Thank you all! 🙏
Never fails that the -30(!!!) cold snap hits during the UCalgary Law 2L Negotiations downtown. But the students muscled through on an extra special day that included the interactive Blanker Exercise and wonderful guests providing their Indigenous perspectives and wisdom. Now onward to Part 2!
January 11, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Never fails that the -30(!!!) cold snap hits during the UCalgary Law 2L Negotiations downtown. But the students muscled through on an extra special day that included the interactive Blanker Exercise and wonderful guests providing their Indigenous perspectives and wisdom. Now onward to Part 2!
Week 1 of @UCalgaryLaw 2L negations course complete! Off to an excellent start w a wonderful group of 140+ students. And what a way to end this week’s curriculum - a special presentation on mindfulness and the legal profession by esteemed guest Dr Thomas Telfer of UWestern Law. 🙏
January 5, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Week 1 of @UCalgaryLaw 2L negations course complete! Off to an excellent start w a wonderful group of 140+ students. And what a way to end this week’s curriculum - a special presentation on mindfulness and the legal profession by esteemed guest Dr Thomas Telfer of UWestern Law. 🙏
This course in Environmental Impact Assessment Law is always a treat to teach, but it has been extra special this fall given the Supreme Court case in the federal IAA. The students have been amazing, rising to every experiential learning challenge!
news.ucalgary.ca/news/policy-...
news.ucalgary.ca/news/policy-...
November 30, 2023 at 3:47 PM
This course in Environmental Impact Assessment Law is always a treat to teach, but it has been extra special this fall given the Supreme Court case in the federal IAA. The students have been amazing, rising to every experiential learning challenge!
news.ucalgary.ca/news/policy-...
news.ucalgary.ca/news/policy-...
Post deadline, end of hella week indulgence. (And hydro power field research?)
November 18, 2023 at 1:52 AM
Post deadline, end of hella week indulgence. (And hydro power field research?)
More limits of federal environmental criminal law power tea leaves emerge from the Federal Court today in relation to plastics-ban litigation. I haven’t followed this one closely but an appeal (as suggested by Minister today) could get interesting.
#cdnpoli
decisions.fct-cf.gc.ca/fc-cf/decisi...
#cdnpoli
decisions.fct-cf.gc.ca/fc-cf/decisi...
November 16, 2023 at 10:19 PM
More limits of federal environmental criminal law power tea leaves emerge from the Federal Court today in relation to plastics-ban litigation. I haven’t followed this one closely but an appeal (as suggested by Minister today) could get interesting.
#cdnpoli
decisions.fct-cf.gc.ca/fc-cf/decisi...
#cdnpoli
decisions.fct-cf.gc.ca/fc-cf/decisi...
But before pointing the finger at this federal govt, pause and think through causes of these delays. Is it really primarily this government? Or is it the kicking and screaming delayism that’s rife in the opposition and provincial executive branches?
To wit. In AB Leg today
To wit. In AB Leg today
November 7, 2023 at 7:28 PM
But before pointing the finger at this federal govt, pause and think through causes of these delays. Is it really primarily this government? Or is it the kicking and screaming delayism that’s rife in the opposition and provincial executive branches?
To wit. In AB Leg today
To wit. In AB Leg today
Canada’s federal environment commissioner @OAG_BVG just released first statutorily required report on implementation of measures to achieve climate change emission mission reduction targets. Quelle surprise. We are off track, partly due to delay in key regs. Same old story.
November 7, 2023 at 7:28 PM
Canada’s federal environment commissioner @OAG_BVG just released first statutorily required report on implementation of measures to achieve climate change emission mission reduction targets. Quelle surprise. We are off track, partly due to delay in key regs. Same old story.
Good question and sorry for a slow response. I think you mean existing (already issued) decisions? Couple thoughts:
- non binding advisory opinion so no immediate effect
- perhaps unaffected, given de facto doctrine (see para 545 from BCSC free entry mining Gitxaala decision, below)
…
1/2
- non binding advisory opinion so no immediate effect
- perhaps unaffected, given de facto doctrine (see para 545 from BCSC free entry mining Gitxaala decision, below)
…
1/2
October 17, 2023 at 1:29 AM
Good question and sorry for a slow response. I think you mean existing (already issued) decisions? Couple thoughts:
- non binding advisory opinion so no immediate effect
- perhaps unaffected, given de facto doctrine (see para 545 from BCSC free entry mining Gitxaala decision, below)
…
1/2
- non binding advisory opinion so no immediate effect
- perhaps unaffected, given de facto doctrine (see para 545 from BCSC free entry mining Gitxaala decision, below)
…
1/2
It’s coming! The Supreme Court just announced release of its ruling on the constitutionality of the federal Impact Assessment Act (aka ‘Bill C-69’) next Friday. Suspenseful! **popcorn gif**
Here’s what to watch for… ablawg.ca/2023/10/03/s...
decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/news...
Here’s what to watch for… ablawg.ca/2023/10/03/s...
decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/news...
October 5, 2023 at 9:29 PM
It’s coming! The Supreme Court just announced release of its ruling on the constitutionality of the federal Impact Assessment Act (aka ‘Bill C-69’) next Friday. Suspenseful! **popcorn gif**
Here’s what to watch for… ablawg.ca/2023/10/03/s...
decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/news...
Here’s what to watch for… ablawg.ca/2023/10/03/s...
decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/news...
So timely & wonderful to receive this offprint this morning. A couple days ago was the anniversary of the tragic death of beloved colleague, mentor & friend, Dr. Meinhard Doelle @SchulichLaw. His spirit and influence are alive and well. But so many of us miss him dearly.
September 20, 2023 at 11:13 PM
So timely & wonderful to receive this offprint this morning. A couple days ago was the anniversary of the tragic death of beloved colleague, mentor & friend, Dr. Meinhard Doelle @SchulichLaw. His spirit and influence are alive and well. But so many of us miss him dearly.
All set for this morning’s Research Slam! Early days but students have exciting topics percolating. What a treat to teach @UCalgaryLaw Environmental Impact Assessment Law seminar this fall, esp w the big Supreme Court reference about to drop! @Ablawg commentary coming…
September 20, 2023 at 3:35 PM
All set for this morning’s Research Slam! Early days but students have exciting topics percolating. What a treat to teach @UCalgaryLaw Environmental Impact Assessment Law seminar this fall, esp w the big Supreme Court reference about to drop! @Ablawg commentary coming…
Testing 1, 2, 3… post function. Much hot air around net zero these days. My latest article aims to clear the air. For example, Canada’s target is net zero by 2050 (not 2035!). Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act: A bridge over the implementation gap?
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cf…
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cf…
September 20, 2023 at 3:24 AM
Testing 1, 2, 3… post function. Much hot air around net zero these days. My latest article aims to clear the air. For example, Canada’s target is net zero by 2050 (not 2035!). Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act: A bridge over the implementation gap?
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cf…
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cf…