Sierra Club Says Fight ‘Far From Over’ After Court of Appeal Rejects Application to Overturn Bay Du Nord Approval

Court victory for Bay du Nord offshore oil project

Lawyers for Sierra Club Canada, Equiterre and Mi'gmawe'l Tplu'taqnn Incorporated were challenging then-Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault’s 2022 approval of the project.

Sierra Club says Fight ‘Far From Over’ After Court of Appeal Rejects Application to Overturn Bay du Nord Approval

The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected the Sierra Club of Canada’s application to overturn the approval of the Bay du Nord project. The organization, which is against the project for environmental reasons, calls it a “deeply disappointing decision,” but says the fight is “far from over.” Executive Director Gretchen Fitzgerald says they will consider their options, including whether to seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. Energy…