Canadian Institute of Resources Law
Canada's leading centre of expertise on energy and environmental law and policy.
Overview
The Canadian Institute of Resources Law (CIRL) is a leading national centre of expertise on energy and environmental policy and law issues relating to Alberta's energy and natural resources. Since its establishment in 1979, the Institute has developed an international reputation for excellence in resources, energy and environmental law, and pursues a three-fold mandate to undertake research, education and publication activities on energy and the environment.
Symposiums
Papers and videos from the annual Environment in the Courtroom symposium.
Resources: A CIRL Publication
"Resources" provides commentary on matters of current concern in natural resources law and policy.
Publications
Explore our variety of publications on natural resources and environmental law.
Upcoming events
In the News
In the News Elizabeth Steyn writing in The Conversation Canada
The importance of critical minerals should not condone their extraction at all costs
Publication News | Not Fit for Purpose: Oil Sands Mines and Alberta’s Mine Financial Security Program
Professor Martin Olszynski has co-authored the paper for The School of Public Policy
Publication News | A Made-in-Alberta Failure: Unfunded Oil and Gas Closure Liability
Professors and alumnus co-authored paper for The School of Public Policy