Provincial Jurisdiction of British Columbia over Coastal and Ocean Matters
This West Coast Environmental Law resource explains how regulatory authority over British Columbia's coastal and marine areas is divided among Indigenous, federal, provincial, and local governments. It clarifies that provincial jurisdiction extends to the low-tide mark and inland waters, detailing which activities, such as aquaculture, tourism, and environmental assessment, fall under provincial control versus federal areas like fishing, shipping, and offshore resources.
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Planned retreat approaches to support resilience to climate change in Canada
Planned retreat is evolving as an adaptation approach in Canada and may prove to be a sustainable and preferred approach under continued climate change. This report provides the reader with a comprehensive analysis of the use of planned retreat as an adaptation mechanism for climate change. Both domestic and international approaches to planned retreat are examined. Five case studies from various parts of Canada are presented including discussion of the programs and processes that were used in each of the case studies to achieve desired results.
Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure
The Climate Toolkit for Housing and Infrastructure provides a suite of open-access tools, resources, and support services to help infrastructure owners and decision-makers develop projects that build resilience and contribute to Canada's path to net-zero emissions.