Équipe Kyoto takes federal government to court
January 23, 2012 - 9:48pm
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Daniel Turp files application in Federal Court
The application seeks a declaration that by renouncing Kyoto, the federal government is in violation of Canadian law (the Kyoto Implementation Act).
Julius Grey is acting as counsel.
Québec solidaire is supporting the court challenge.
And if you're on Facebook, head over here and show your support.
I'll see if there are English-language stories...
ETA: Whoops, just realized that my first link has an English version, when you scroll down.
Daniel Turp files application in Federal Court
The application seeks a declaration that by renouncing Kyoto, the federal government is in violation of Canadian law (the Kyoto Implementation Act).
Julius Grey is acting as counsel.
Québec solidaire is supporting the court challenge.
And if you're on Facebook, head over here and show your support.
I'll see if there are English-language stories...
ETA: Whoops, just realized that my first link has an English version, when you scroll down.
I doubt that it was ever proclaimed, even if it received royal assent.
I doubt that it was ever proclaimed, even if it received royal assent.
It received royal assent on June 22, 2007 - and there's no provision within the Act for proclamation. It was violated by the Harper government within two months of enactment.
ETA: Sorry, I should have cited the history and the text of the Act.
I doubt that it was ever proclaimed, even if it received royal assent.
It received royal assent on June 22, 2007 - and there's no provision within the Act for proclamation. It was violated by the Harper government within two months of enactment.
ETA: Sorry, I should have cited the history and the text of the Act.
I think you're right. If there are no provisions for timing built into the Act, it becomes effective at the time of Royal Assent. There are Acts that have never been proclaimed as law, but I think there is a time limit now beyond with the Act expires.
Of course the Cons could repeal this Act, but their style is more to ignore it.
Of course the Cons could repeal this Act, but their style is more to ignore it.
Well sure, with a majority (or a phony minority as they had for 5 years), they could repeal every law. But you're right. In the absence of any organized or intelligent opposition, they don't need to waste time changing legislation when they can just ignore existing laws and make up new ones as they go along. That's why it's important, I think, to support every spark of real opposition, whether it's in the streets, or in the courts, or elsewhere.