Mining and Natural Resources Mining and Natural Resources

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.

Presenting our Legal Outlook

Osler Legal Outlook provides a look back on key legal developments in 2024 and a look forward to the implications for 2025 and beyond.

Osler EV infrastructure and investment summit: government support

Evaluating federal and provincial incentives and investments being used to fast-track achievement of Canada’s EV ambition.

Osler EV infrastructure and investment summit: global considerations 

The geopolitical landscape and lessons learned in Canada and from other major jurisdictions.

Osler EV infrastructure and investment summit: critical minerals

Exploring options for overcoming delays in building a domestic supply chain for the minerals and raw materials needed to manufacture EV-batteries.

Osler EV infrastructure and investment summit: the state of charge 

Panelists identify opportunities for accelerating the build-out of Canada’s charging infrastructure and EV adoption.

Guide to Doing Business in Québec

Québec is Canada’s largest province by geography and its second most populous province. Québec’s strategic location offers unique...

Grassy Narrows brings the battle over mining claims and the duty to consult to Ontario

A notice of application alleges that the Ontario Mining Act violates a First Nation's treaty rights and contravenes principles laid out in the UNDRIP.

Blueberry River First Nations files claim against B.C. for the Gundy Plan

The claim raises important questions about BRFN governance and the implementation challenges inherent in the BRFN Agreement.

PDAC 2024 delivers mixed signals as attendees look for answers to industry challenges

PDAC 2024 kicked off with a strong start with large crowds and a buzz of optimism seeking answers to industry challenges.