Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental

Duncan’s First Nation v. Alberta: Infringement of treaty rights on the basis of cumulative effects of development on traditional territories September 2022 (webinar)

The infringement of treaty rights on the basis of cumulative effects of development was discussed during Osler’s monthly Indigenous Law Insights...

Treaty infringement claims for cumulative effects come to Alberta

This July, the Duncan’s First Nation (DFN) in northern Alberta filed a claim against the province alleging an unjustifiable infringement of their...

Alberta finalizes new geothermal regulatory regime with Directive 089

Geothermal energy is poised to play a key role in Canada’s energy transition. Alberta’s new Directive 089 adds clarity to the regulatory...

Québec’s low-carbon-intensity fuel content requirement to start in 2023

With Québec poised to require lower carbon intensity in gasoline and diesel fuel starting next year, Osler’s Alexandre Fallon examines the new...

Alberta takes steps to encourage development of metals and critical minerals essential to energy transition

Osler lawyers discuss recent legislative and regulatory changes designed to advance a new regime for the development of metals and critical minerals...

Quality evidence and consent-based decision-making – Indigenous Law Insights June 2022 (webinar)

The recent decision in Reece v. Canada, 2022 BCSC 865 demonstrates the importance of quality evidence in a case.

Government of Canada bans many single-use plastics

After nearly two years of consultations with provincial and municipal governments, industry and individual Canadians, the Government of Canada has...