University of Calgary Faculty of Law - Canadian Institute of Resources Law

Canadian Institute of Resources Law

Canadian Institute of Resources Law (CIRL)The Canadian Institute of Resources Law is a leading national centre of expertise on legal and policy issues relating to Canada’s natural resources. Since its establishment in 1979, the Institute has pursued a threefold mandate of research, education, and publication.

The Institute engages in a wide variety of research projects on its own initiative and in response to requests from government and the private sector. Completed studies include mining law in Canada; the application of environmental protection legislation to the forest sector; oil and gas law on Canada lands; and water law in Canada.

Ongoing research includes legal and policy issues in the areas of forestry, water resource management, the petroleum sector, environmental regulation, international trade and mining.

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