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Feds won't appeal Alberta court ruling that Impact Assessment Act is unconstitutional

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Murray, N. (2026, November 12). Feds won't appeal Alberta court ruling that Impact Assessment Act is unconstitutional. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/feds-won-t-appeal-alberta-court-ruling-that-impact-assessment-act-is-unconstitutional/article_fb461718-98fc-5f9b-824c-20c7237fefae.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-11-12 · by Nick Murray

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The federal government has decided not to appeal an Alberta Court of Appeal ruling that parts of the Impact Assessment Act are unconstitutional, despite previous modifications to the law. Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin’s office indicated that the government will instead amend the act to comply with the court’s decision. The Impact Assessment Act, also known as Bill C-69, has faced significant opposition from the oil and gas industry and conservative politicians, who have called for its repeal.
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The federal government has decided not to appeal a recent Alberta Court of Appeal ruling that declared parts of the Impact Assessment Act unconstitutional. The court found that the act still oversteps provincial jurisdiction despite modifications made by Ottawa after the Supreme Court struck down much of the law in 2023. Instead of appealing the decision, the government will amend the act to address the court's concerns. Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin's office stated that the amendments will be made to account for the court ruling but did not specify when or what the changes will be. The act, also known as Bill C-69, has faced strong opposition from the oil and gas industry and conservative politicians, who have dubbed it the "no more pipelines act."

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The federal government has decided not to appeal an Alberta Court of Appeal ruling that parts of the Impact Assessment Act are unconstitutional, despite previous modifications to the law. Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin’s office indicated that the government will instead amend the act to comply with the court’s decision. The Impact Assessment Act, also known as Bill C-69, has faced significant opposition from…

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The federal government will amend the Impact Assessment Act for a second time instead of appealing an Alberta Court of Appeal ruling that declared much of the law unconstitutional. On October 9, the court ruled in a 4-1 opinion that the act's "designated projects" scheme exceeds federal jurisdiction, particularly regarding the health and social conditions of Indigenous peoples. By choosing not to appeal to the…

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Impact Assessment Act OTTAWA The Canadian Press the Alberta Court of Appeal the Supreme Court

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OTTAWA GPE · 4× The Canadian Press ORG · 2× Alberta GPE · 1× Conservative NORP · 1× Conservatives ORG · 1× Danielle Smith PERSON · 1× Environment ORG · 1× Julie Dabrusin PERSON · 1× the Alberta Court of Appeal ORG · 1× the Supreme Court ORG · 1×

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The Impact Assessment Act, also known as Bill C-69, has been staunchly opposed by oil and gas industry players and has been labelled the “no more pipelines act” by federal Conservatives and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-14
A spokesperson for Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin tells The Canadian Press Ottawa will instead amend the act to account for the court ruling last month.
2026-11-14 · Toronto Star
Feds won't appeal Alberta court ruling that Impact Assessment Act is unconstitutional · assertive framing

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The federal government says it won’t appeal a recent court decision which said Ottawa’s Impact Assessment Act is unconstitutional. asserted
Act → say → decision
In October, the Alberta Court of Appeal said parts of the law still infringe on provincial jurisdiction, despite modifications made by Ottawa after the Supreme Court struck down much of the law in 2023. asserted
Court → say → 2023
A spokesperson for Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin tells The Canadian Press Ottawa will instead amend the act to account for the court ruling last month. asserted
Ottawa → tell → ruling
The Impact Assessment Act, also known as Bill C-69, has been staunchly opposed by oil and gas industry players and has been labelled the “no more pipelines act” by federal Conservatives and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. asserted
Act → know → Conservatives
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has long called for the bill to be repealed. asserted
bill → call → ?
Dabrusin’s office did not say when it will share details of the proposed changes. asserted
it → say → changes
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 12, 2026. asserted
report → publish → Press
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