Co-sponsored by: the Centre for Trade Policy and Law, the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa, and Ogilvy Renault LLP in collaboration with the uOttawa-Ecojustice Environmental Law Clinic:
"Environmental Regulation and Investor Expectations Under NAFTA"
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Room 4101 Desmarais Building,
University of Ottawa
A panel discussion intended intended to foster discussion on several debates relating to environmental regulation and investor expectations under NAFTA Chapter 11. Panelists will address:
* Issues surrounding the increasing use of the precautionary principle and its potential impact on investor rights and investment flows;
* how the concept of science-based decision-making and public consultation relates to minimum standard of treatment (due process) rights under NAFTA; and
* the evolving debate in distinguishing legitimate regulation from compensable expropriation.
Registration: $75, Free* for students *limited space
For more information visit www.ctpl.ca or email kevin_arthur@carleton.ca
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