Justin Trudeau’s 2019 law on assessing the environmental impact of new projects is unconstitutional, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in a 5 to 2 decision.
Chief Justice Richard Wagner wrote the decision. He wrote that the law violated the juridiction of Canada’s provinces.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith called it a great day.
Premier Smith praised former Premier Jason Kenney for launching the legal challenge to the Trudeau government.
Jason Kenney launched the challenge in 2021.