BMC 112 - Environmental Law
Course Description
Through case studies, regulatory proceedings, and litigation and legislation, learn about environmental law and how it is implemented in Alberta. Topics include: national and provincial environmental legislation, including the Alberta Environmental Enhancement and Protection Act, Alberta Water Act, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act; due diligence, civil liability, and environmental litigation and prosecution; as well as topical examinations of air and water, agriculture, biotechnology, biodiversity and conservation, carbon and climate issues, and environmental aspects of energy regulation for hydrocarbons, electricity and oil sands.
Course Details
By completion of this course, successful students will be able to:
- Recognize key environmental laws issues under in federal and provincial law, the common law and due diligence, and energy regulation.
- In the future, recognize an environmental issue or problem when it arises, and seek further information and assistance.
Applies Towards the Following Program(s)
- Environmental Management Certificate : Core Courses
Prateek Gupta is a corporate/securities lawyer at Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP. He has practiced law since 2017 and in his career has worked for international and national law firms. Prateek has his Honours BSc in Integrated Science from McMaster University and his MSc in Geology and JD from Western University. He has recently completed his LLM in Environmental Law and Policy from University College London. His research interests are primarily in the private sector's roles in environmental governance. Prior to his legal career, Prateek has geological research experience in oil and gas exploration and freshwater resources.