Environmental law in Canada

Published in 2011, Environmental Law in Canada was authored by Jamie Benidickson, a professor at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law. The text was developed to provide a comprehensive analysis of the evolution and current state of Canadian environmental legislation. It addresses the constitutional, legislative, and administrative frameworks that govern natural resource management and ecological protection in Canada, positioning itself as a vital resource for legal practitioners, policymakers, and students navigating the complex intersections of federal and provincial jurisdictions.

The book is noted for its scholarly rigor and its ability to synthesize dense regulatory history with contemporary legal challenges. Benidickson, who has written extensively on the history of environmental policy, aimed to capture the shifting priorities of the Canadian legal system regarding pollution control and environmental assessment. Upon its release, the text became a standard reference within Canadian law schools for its clarity in explaining how public and private law interact to address environmental harms.