Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental

Indigenous Law Insights: Tripartite conservation agreement between federal government, B.C. and First Nations Leadership Council

A recent tripartite agreement may serve as a model for further Indigenous involvement in land management decision-making.

Canada, B.C. and First Nations Leadership Council sign agreement on conservation and land management

Earlier this month, Canada, British Columbia and the First Nations Leadership Council signed a new non-binding agreement establishing an approach to...

Ontario Court of Appeal confirms distinction between treaty and fiduciary obligations and rejects constructive trust as appropriate remedy for Crown breaches of treaty duties

In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal provides clarity on the Crown’s treaty obligations, the defences available for breaching those...

Court finds British Columbia liable for misfeasance in public office for decisions denying regulatory permits

A recent B.C. Supreme Court decision regarding misfeasance in public office has important implications for future claims against government in the...

Supreme Court of Canada finds the federal Impact Assessment Act unconstitutional

On October 13, 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada found Canada’s federal Impact Assessment Act unconstitutional in part. We discuss the Court’s...

Supreme Court of British Columbia finds that Province has a duty to consult on mineral tenure claims

A recent Supreme Court of British Columbia decision has important implications for mineral tenure systems across Canada.

Alberta Utilities Commission provides update regarding inquiry into development of electricity generation in Alberta

The Alberta Utilities Commission has released further details regarding their inquiry into renewable electricity generation.

Update to the Government of Alberta pause on new renewable energy project approvals

The Alberta Utilities Commission will continue to process renewable energy project applications up to the approval stage, outlining new interim...