Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental

Manitoba Call for Power: update on procurement process for Indigenous majority-owned wind projects

Established renewable energy developers can forge new partnerships with Indigenous groups in Manitoba through Manitoba Hydro’s Call for Power.

Sealing the sacred: court protects Indigenous cultural information

The Supreme Court of B.C. recognized the importance of protecting sensitive Indigenous cultural information while facilitating access to justice.

UNDRIP in B.C. law: Court of Appeal confirms immediate effect and targets mineral claim regime

B.C. has been instructed by the courts to resolve the inconsistencies between the province’s mineral claims regime and UNDRIP rights and standards.

Canada and Alberta sign MOU that rolls back risk in Canadian energy and commits to broad new energy accord

The agreement marks a significant step to reducing regulatory and political risks around major energy infrastructure projects in the country.

Reconciling Aboriginal title and private property rights on unceded land

In the intersection between Aboriginal title and private property rights, the courts are addressing questions about land ownership on unceded...

Indigenous Law Insights: year in review

For our final webinar of the year, Ankita Gupta, associate, Disputes along with Sarah Taylor, associate, Regulatory, Indigenous and...

Indigenous Law Insights: Alberta’s consultation regime and section 89 of Indian Act

Stay current with the latest developments in Indigenous law and policy across Canada by tuning into Osler’s Indigenous Law Insights, a monthly...

The longest trial, a big impact: Cowichan’s Aboriginal title victory

A landmark decision in B.C. has created uncertainty for governments, fee simple landowners and Indigenous communities with overlapping title claims.

Federal and Québec governments to adjust EV sales mandates: key developments and considerations

Changes in electric vehicle policy reflect a shift towards greater flexibility for the automotive sector in response to economic pressures.

Indigenous Law Insights: Aboriginal title and fee simple interests

In our September webinar, Richard King, partner and Co-Chair of the Regulatory, Indigenous, and Environmental Group, and Lindsay Burgess, associate...