INTRODUCTION TO

Environmental Science and Law in Manitoba

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Canada’s legal framework and the evolution of environmental law, with a focus on Manitoba’s regulations. This course covers key legislation, including The Environment Act, The Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Act, and more, while exploring the approval process and compliance requirements to navigate the regulatory landscape effectively.

The Introduction to Environmental Science and Law in Manitoba course

will provide an overview of the Canadian legal framework including the history of environmental law and how laws are made. It will include a more detailed examination of the regulatory framework for environmental law in Manitoba with a focus on Environmental Assessment, The Environment Act, The Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Act, The Contaminated Sites Remediation Act and The Waste Reduction and Prevention Act.

Discussion will focus on the regulatory process to obtain an approval and how to comply with legislation.

Course Layout

This is a one day in person course.

MORNING SESSION

The morning session will provide a broad overview of environmental law, including the broader context in which environmental law exists, key laws in Manitoba, how your work interfaces with those laws, and where to go for additional resources.

AFTERNOON SESSION

In the afternoon, five Manitoba Environmental Laws will be introduced including a description of the approval process under these Acts. The discussion will include approval application requirements, obligations for regulated developments/ facilities and how to ensure compliance with those approvals.

END OF DAY

The day will close with a discussion on contaminated lands and the regulatory process in Manitoba pursuant to contaminated sites legislation.

Who can benefit?

Recent College and University Graduates (under 5 years industry experience).
Industry professionals with a workplace safety and health orientation who are involved in broader environmental issues as a part of their work.