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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Some weekend listening for those trying to make sense of escalating controversy around proposed weakening of Canada’s cornerstone environmental laws. Grateful to Peter for having me on his fantastic @cjsw.bsky.social show, The Palgary Almanac. cjsw.com/program/the-...

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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

It was a privilege and honour to appear this morning before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs regarding Bill C-10, An Act respecting the Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation (CMTI). www.ourcommons.ca/documentview... lop.parl.ca/sites/Public...

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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Beauty chinook arch this morning. No oil required. #yycbike

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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

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.

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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

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.

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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

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.

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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Haven’t done this for decades but seems wise as summer-spring travel season begins.

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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

So much crap but remember that bikes are still pure goodness. Even with snow and sub-zero temps… IN APRIL! #biketowork #yyc

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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

What a beauty. Goose over eagle, north over south, grit over goons, red & white over fake orange. Sleep well, Canada 💪

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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

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.

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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 01/05/2024

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!

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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 01/05/2024

And here’s the new ‘limitation’ provision in s16 that explicitly ties the screening decision back to fed jurisdiction

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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 01/05/2024

Follow that link and scroll to p555 Good example here in definition section. (Note as well removal of transboundary effects; sigh)

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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 18/01/2024

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! 🙏

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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 11/01/2024

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!

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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 05/01/2024

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. 🙏

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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 30/11/2023

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-...

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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 18/11/2023

Post deadline, end of hella week indulgence. (And hydro power field research?)

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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 16/11/2023

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...

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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 07/11/2023

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

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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 07/11/2023

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.

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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 17/10/2023

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

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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 05/10/2023

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...

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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 21/09/2023

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.

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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 20/09/2023

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…

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David V. Wright @davevwright.bsky.social · 20/09/2023

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…

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