Osler’s Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental Group possesses extensive knowledge and decades of accumulated experience advising clients on a broad range of issues. Relying on their own individual skills and drawing on each other’s expertise and experience, the team’s lawyers provide clients with thorough, comprehensive and seamless assistance.
Working as an integrated group across the country, Osler’s Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental lawyers advise clients on their energy, natural resource and infrastructure matters including:
- Mining
- Pipelines
- Electricity generation and transmission
- Renewables Hydrogen facilities
- CCUS infrastructure
- Offshore drilling
- Conventional oil and gas operations
- Liquefied natural gas
- Oil Sands
- Gas gathering and storage facilities
- Refineries and upgraders
- Agri-food facilities
- Forestry
- Contaminated sites
- Nuclear
- Chemical Plants
- Rail, transportation and port facilities
As environmental issues continue to be at the forefront of public and political discussion, there are increasing regulatory, civil and reputational risks and liabilities relating to projects, facilities and operations, as well as potential penalties for environmental offences in Canada. Governments at both the Federal and Provincial levels have increased their focus on environmental enforcement and are seeking stiff penalties for individuals and corporations that allegedly break environmental laws. Should you need assistance in this area the group can also help with:
- Environmental litigation and dispute resolution
- Responding to environmental incidents, regulatory inspections and investigations
- Conducting internal investigations into potential environmental non-compliances
- Environmental enforcement and defence of prosecutions
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Partner, Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental, Calgary
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Partner, Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental, Toronto
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Partner, Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental, Calgary
Chair Emeritus, Calgary
Partner, Litigation; Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental, Toronto
Latest Insights
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Osler Update Nov 8, 2024
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.
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Webinar Oct 29, 2024
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...
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Osler Update Jul 30, 2024
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.
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Osler Update Jul 18, 2024
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...
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Media Mentions Nov 22, 2024
The challenge with Canada’s proposed oil and gas emissions cap – ARC Energy Ideas podcast
On November 9, 2024, the Canadian government published draft regulations aimed at capping greenhouse gas emissions from the oil and gas sector...
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Osler News Sep 10, 2024
26 Osler lawyers featured in the Lexpert Special Edition: Energy 2024
Osler has once again been featured in the Lexpert Special Edition: Energy 2024 with 26 lawyers recognized — an increase from 22 last year. This...
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Osler News Mar 12, 2024
Brad Gilmour joins Osler’s Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental group as a partner
Brad specializes in complex regulatory and environmental approvals for some of Canada’s largest and most important projects, advising clients...
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Media Mentions Nov 21, 2023
Stay in your lane: breaking down the Supreme Court of Canada’s Bill C-69 ruling and what it means for Canada – The Brief
In a recent episode of The Brief podcast, Sean Sutherland, partner in Osler’s National Litigation Group, offers expert commentary and insight into...
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