Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental

Federal government announces constitutionally questionable oil and gas sector emissions cap

Utilizing a cap-and-trade system, the proposed regulations would require the sector to reduce emissions by 35% below 2019 emissions by 2030.

Indigenous Law Insights: a look at the duty to consult test and declaratory relief

Legal and business professionals in many industries across Canada consider it essential to stay abreast of developments in Indigenous law and...

Grassy Narrows brings the battle over mining claims and the duty to consult to Ontario

A notice of application alleges that the Ontario Mining Act violates a First Nation's treaty rights and contravenes principles laid out in the UNDRIP.

Blueberry River First Nations files claim against B.C. for the Gundy Plan

On July 8, 2024, Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN) filed a Notice of Civil Claim^[1] (the Claim) against the province of British...

B.C.’s forever litigation: first tobacco, then opioids, now ‘forever chemicals’

On June 21, 2024, the B.C. government filed a proposed national class action in the Supreme Court of British Columbia against manufacturers of...

Energy transition and the opportunity for Canada to be an ‘energy superpower’

In conversation with: Paula Olexiuk and Vivek Warrier The energy transition in Canada is a complex process involving the shift from traditional...

BC Hydro’s request for proposals reinforces foundation for Indigenous participation in clean energy future

We address the actions taken by power authorities across Canada to encourage Indigenous participation in new energy-generating projects.

Amendments to Impact Assessment Act released – triage or major surgery?

The Canadian federal government has released draft amendments to the Impact Assessment Act responding to the October 2023 constitutional reference.

B.C. recognizes Haida Nation’s title to Haida Gwaii — what the historic agreement makes clear, and questions remaining

A recent agreement between B.C. and the Council of the Haida Nation is one of very few instances in which Aboriginal title has been formally...

Indigenous Law Insights: SCC interpretation of individual charter rights vs. collective Indigenous rights and federal duty to consult breach

Staying abreast of developments in Indigenous law and policy is critical for legal and business professionals in many industries across Canada. To...