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LEGAL OPINION — International obligations governing Canada’s development of new liquefied natural gas production capacity in light of the climate change emergency

Published by: David Suzuki Foundation
Authored by: Jorge E. Viñuales

Climate solutions Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, policy and regulation, British Columbia

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This legal opinion examines the implications under international law of a package of measures introduced by the Government of British Columbia and the Government of Canada to support, enable and promote gas production and transport through construction of LNG terminals and associated infrastructure, mainly for export to Asian markets.

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