Maeve’s practice is focused on administrative, environmental, regulatory and Aboriginal law issues that affect infrastructure, energy and natural resource development projects.
She has represented clients before the Federal Court and the Canada Energy Regulator, and has assisted with matters before the Federal Court of Appeal, the Alberta Court of Appeal, and numerous regulatory authorities including the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, the Alberta Energy Regulator, the Alberta Utilities Commission, the BC Energy Regulator, the BC Utilities Commission, and the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board. Maeve has advised industry, government and individual clients and regularly writes on emerging topics of interest in administrative, Aboriginal and Indigenous law.
Maeve studied law at the University of Victoria where she completed terms at The Law Centre legal clinic and at The Environmental Law Clinic. As a co-op student, Maeve worked at Osler, at an independent office of the Yukon legislature, and at an Aboriginal law firm in British Columbia.
Latest Insights
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Blog January 6, 2026
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.
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Report December 4, 2025
Building Canada: advancing national priorities and projects
The Building Canada Act (BCA) and Major Projects Office will change the process for approving and building key projects for Canada.
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Osler Update October 30, 2025
Alberta Energy Regulator finds Athabasca River Basin is not a ‘person’
A recent decision provides insights into an Alberta regulator’s treatment of natural features.
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Report December 5, 2024
Developing Canada’s critical minerals for energy transition
Regulatory reform in the mining sector is needed to cultivate the development of Canada’s critical minerals for energy transition.
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Awards and Recognition
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Maclean Scholarship in Legal History and Criminal Law (2020)
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Law Foundation of British Columbia Public Interest Award (2019)
Community Involvement
- University of Victoria – The Law Centre legal clinic, Student (2020)
- University of Victoria – Environmental Law Centre Society, Student Board Member (2018-2020)
- Pro Bono Law Alberta, Civil Claims Duty Counsel, Student (2019)
- University of Victoria – Environmental Law Club, External Communications Director (2017-2019)
- University of Victoria – Environmental Law Clinic, Student (2018)
- University of Victoria – Law Students Society, Co-op Representative (2018)
Speaking and Writing
Speaking Engagements
Indigenous Law Insights: Bill C-61, proposed First Nations Clean Water Act and B.C.’s distinctions-based approach primer
Read moreIndigenous Law Insights: Tripartite conservation agreement between federal government, B.C. and First Nations Leadership Council
Read moreCredentials
Education
- University of Victoria, JD
- Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University, BFA
- École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts à Paris, Dnap du premier cycle
Languages
- English
