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.
Indigenous Law Blog
Osler’s Indigenous Law Blog features insights and commentary on significant legal issues and developments related to Indigenous law in Canada.
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
Areas of Focus
Key Contacts
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Calgary Managing Partner, Calgary
Co-Chair
Partner, Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental, Toronto
Co-Chair
Partner, Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental, Calgary
Chair Emeritus, Calgary
Partner, Litigation; Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental, Toronto
Latest Insights
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Blog May 28, 2026
British Columbia Court of Appeal clarifies ‘sufficient occupation’ to establish Aboriginal title in Nuchatlaht
The Court declared Aboriginal title over the entire 201-square-kilometre claim area of Nootka Island on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
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Osler Update May 11, 2026
Forever chemicals, forever liability? The rise of PFAS class actions in Canada
Canadian courts are now grappling with claims over alleged contamination from PFAS, or “forever chemicals.”
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Webinar April 28, 2026
Indigenous Law Insights: evidentiary standards and Indigenous engagement in energy projects
In our April webinar, Lindsay Burgess, an associate in the firm’s Disputes Group and member of the Regulatory, Environmental and Indigenous...
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Webinar March 31, 2026
Indigenous Law Insights: recognition and implementation of Musqueam’s rights and title
Stay current with the latest developments in Indigenous law and policy across Canada.
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Media Mentions May 11, 2026
New Alberta-Ottawa agreement aims to streamline project reviews, boost investment – Canadian Energy Centre
Brad Gilmour says a new agreement between Alberta and Canada about how major projects are reviewed won’t compromise environmental protection.
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Media Mentions April 30, 2026
Mark Carney’s major projects have yet to face their ultimate challenge: the courts – The Globe and Mail
“In court, challenges to national-resource and energy projects often take years to play out.”
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Osler News February 19, 2026
Osler welcomes 11 new partners and three new counsel in 2026
Congratulations to our 11 new partners and three new counsel from our offices in Toronto and Montréal.
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Osler News September 2, 2025
Maureen Killoran, KC, named one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada for 2025
Félicitations à Maureen Killoran, c.r., pour sa nomination au palmarès 2025 des 25 avocats les plus influents de Canadian Lawyer.
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