Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental

B.C.’s new compliance and enforcement agency reshapes natural resource oversight

Natural resource operators may face a more centralized enforcement environment.

Indigenous Law Insights – June 2026

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

Indigenous Law Insights: reconciling Indigenous and state legal orders

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

Canada and Alberta advance proposed West Coast oil pipeline through implementation agreement

An announced implementation agreement is intended to advance certain commitments under the Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding..

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.

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.”

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...

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.

Canada and Alberta sign draft cooperation agreement on impact assessment after historic MOU

We explore the key aspects of the new agreement and its potential implications for project proponents.

Aboriginal title and private property: divergent approaches in Cowichan and Wolastoqey

An examination of two decisions and implications for Canadian governments, Indigenous Nations and private property owners.