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From the Ecojustice blog

Why the Budget Act is bad news for fish

Contained within the 2012 budget bill are significant changes to fish protection. Staff lawyer Tim Leadem tells us why we ought to be concerned.

Ecojustice Clinic at the University of Ottawa wins award for Community-Service Learning

On May 11, the J.W. McConnell Foundation recognized the Ecojustice Clinic at the University of Ottawa as a leader in “community service learning.”

What about the Cohen Commission?

Staff lawyer Tim Leadem on how the 2012 budget bill will impact the Cohen Commission's work.