Environmental group Ecojustice loses attempt to halt anti-Alberta energy inquiry before court hearing starts

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The inquiry is to investigate allegations that environmental campaigns against Alberta\u0027s oil and gas sector were being funded by foreign interest groups

He said the lawsuit — and the injunction — matter to groups beyond Ecojustice, indeed to many other environmental organizations.In particular, Ecojustice had argued in its July injunction application that there had been no procedural terms set out or ways in which those caught up in the inquiry might respond to allegations against them.

“These documents largely address the one ground noted above that Ecojustice relied on in bringing its injunction application,” Horner wrote. The second is that the applicant would suffer irreparable harm if the injunction isn’t granted. Ecojustice argues that any release of information by the inquiry would damage its reputation. The government responded that there’s no risk of imminent release, and so any expectation of harm is speculation. Horner was less sympathetic towards Ecojustice on this issue, writing its concerns are “purely speculative at this juncture.

 

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“Anti-Alberta”, no. Anti-UCP yes! More like Alberta playing the victim card.

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