WORKING TOGETHER FOR A LEGAL SYSTEM THAT SERVES OUR ENVIRONMENT!

The CQDE acts as a guardian of environmental law. Our lawyers undertake legal recourses while also informing the public of their rights and the tools at their disposal to actively participate in the protection of the environment. Environmental protection is a collective issue and we want to help everyone play their part.

News and Projects

News and Projects

A new, half-hearted reform of the Competition Act to limit climate greenwashing

2023 November 29

Montreal, November 29, 2023 - Yesterday, the federal government published its proposed amendments to the Competition Act, as announced a…

The Supreme Court of Canada deems the Impact Assessment Act to be unconstitutional but highlights the importance of each level of government in protecting the environment

2023 October 13

Montreal, October 13, 2023 – This morning, the Supreme Court of Canada handed down its decision on the Impact Assessment…

Contrecoeur Port Terminal: the federal government is more than ever both judge and interested party

2023 October 10

Montreal, October 10, 2023 - This morning, the federal government announced an additional $150 million in funding for construction of…