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Federal Court Provides Guidance on Adequacy of Consultation About Environmental Assessments of Major Resource Projects

On April 23, 2013, the Federal Court of Canada released its decision dismissing an application commenced by the Conseil des Innus de Ekuanitshit (the Applicant) to judicially review the Order in Council (OIC) issued on the...more

BC/Federal Environmental Assessment Process Update

The “British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office” (EAO) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOA) on the Substitution of Environmental Assessments with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency....more

Alberta First Nations Challenge Constitutionality of Federal Regulatory Reforms

On January 8, 2012, the Mikisew Cree First Nation and the Frog Lake First Nation (the First Nations), both located in Alberta, filed notices of application (the Applications) with the Federal Court seeking judicial review of...more

Doing Business in Canada: Energy: Oil & Gas

The regulatory framework that sets the stage for doing business in the Canadian energy industry is multifaceted. This summary highlights some of the key legal considerations when engaging in Canadian oil and gas project...more