Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental

Major developments in Indigenous law in 2025

2025 has already seen several important developments touching on Aboriginal rights, the duty to consult, UNDRIP, land-use planning and more.

Recent decisions on the duty to consult, treaty rights and legislative updates

We discuss a few recent decisions and new legislation affecting the duty to consult and treaty rights.

Indigenous Law Insights: meaningful consultation and Indigenous loan guarantees

The latest's developments of our monthly Indigenous Law Insights webinar series. In this session,  Deirdre Sheehan, partner and Co-Chair...

Key legal updates on Aboriginal rights

The doctrine of Aboriginal rights continues to evolve.

Recent developments in Aboriginal title

After some major recent decisions, the legal doctrine of Aboriginal title continues to evolve.

PDAC 2025: amid so much uncertainty, where do we go from here?

The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) annual convention is typically an opportunity for the mining industry to celebrate...

From consultation to consent: the integration of UNDRIP in Canadian law

A recent decision on a nuclear disposal facility considers how the UNDRIP principles should be interpreted in the context of Canadian laws.

Supreme Court clarifies abuse of process in Aboriginal claims

A recent SCC decision clarifies the application of the abuse of process doctrine in cases involving Indigenous litigants and the duty to consult.

Hydro-Québec held liable under principle of honour of the Crown

The Québec Superior Court has reinforced the need for greater respect in negotiations between agents of the Crown and Indigenous communities.

Indigenous Law Insights: Hydro-Québec in violation of the honour of the Crown

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