Past Events
Confronting the Tar Sands
The Tar Sands is the largest industrial project on the planet. Downstream is the First Nations community of Fort Chipewyan, where residents have experienced worrisome health abnormalities.
Two First Nations leaders from Fort Chipewyan are coming to Ottawa to tell their story. Hear first-hand accounts of health issues, and about the wider environmental impact of the Tar Sands, Canada's fastest growing source of greenhouse gas emissions.
Wednesday February 13, 7pm-9pm
Fateux Hall, University of Ottawa
57 Louis Pasteur
Room 147A
Speakers:
- Chief Allan Adam, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation
- George Poitras, spokesman, Mikisew Cree First Nation
- Will Amos, Ottawa Environmental Law Clinic and Ecojustice Canada
- Matt Price, Environmental Defence Canada
For more information, call (613) 562-5800 ext. 3382
Speaker Series 2007-2008
Fall 2007
Sept 12
Environmental Law: Jamie Benidickson: "The Culture of Flushing"
Oct 3
Environmental Law: Lynda Collins et al.: "Environmental Advocacy and Litigation"
Nov 21
Environmental Law and International Law: Ben Boer: "Protected Areas Law and Policy"
Winter 2008
Jan 23
Environmental Law: Ontario Environment Commissioner (to be confirmed)
Feb 20
Torys Technology Law and Environmental Law Speaker: Kathyrn Garforth: "Patents, Biological Diversity & Traditional Knowledge: Case Studies from Real Life"
Mar 19
Greenberg Lecture and Environmental Law Speaker: Professor Heather McLeod-Kilmurray: "Feminism and the Environment"
Wednesdays from 11:30 to 1:00
Usually in room 351 in Fauteux Hall
Seventh Annual Global Conference on Environmental Taxation
The University of Ottawa hosted over 250 delegates from thirty-three countries at The Seventh Annual Global Conference on Environmental Taxation. The theme of this year's conference was: moving from theory to practice. The conference program presented research that examines the role of fiscal and other economic instruments in helping society transition to environmentally sustainable, just and prosperous economies.
Incorporating Socio-Economic Impact Assessment (SIA) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into Environmental Assessment
Conference: October 23 and 24, 2006.
A unique, first-time feature of the 2006 [Ontario Association of Impact Assessment] AGM will be a "Career Resource Booth" that will be on display for all to browse during conference. The booth will exhibit a "resume bank," providing the opportunity for employers from government and the private sector to review the submitted CVs and find aspiring students and enthusiastic employees with an interest and/or background in environmental and social impact assessment. The career booth will provide a precedent for years to come, as OAIA furthers the promotion of environmental research and educational outreach by linking students directly with potential employers.
To learn more about the conference or register visit: www.oaia.on.ca