The Supreme Court of British Columbia heard that the company inadvertently built the dams too high, which brought into force environmental regulations the dams couldn’t meet.The province then granted the company an exemption from those rules.
Lawyers for the Sierra Club argued the government isn’t allowed to grant such exemptions after the fact. But the court ruled the company did what it could to consult with local people and ensure the dams were safe.Our Morning Update and Evening Update newsletters are written by Globe editors, giving you a concise summary of the day’s most important headlines.
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