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Court finds British Columbia liable for misfeasance in public office for decisions denying regulatory permits

A recent B.C. Supreme Court decision regarding misfeasance in public office has important implications for future claims against government in the...

Supreme Court of Canada finds the federal Impact Assessment Act unconstitutional

On October 13, 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada found Canada’s federal Impact Assessment Act unconstitutional in part. We discuss the Court’s...

Supreme Court of British Columbia finds that Province has a duty to consult on mineral tenure claims

A recent Supreme Court of British Columbia decision has important implications for mineral tenure systems across Canada.

Alberta Utilities Commission provides update regarding inquiry into development of electricity generation in Alberta

The Alberta Utilities Commission has released further details regarding their inquiry into renewable electricity generation.

Bill C-49: proposed changes to energy regulation for the Atlantic offshore

The House of Commons has completed the first reading of Bill C-49 which seeks to modernize Canada’s energy regulatory framework for the Atlantic...

Government of Alberta pauses new renewable energy project approvals

Alberta is pausing approvals of new renewable electricity generation projects over one megawatt until February 29, 2024, and will conduct an inquiry...

Canada recognizes a right to a healthy environment and changes its process for assessing toxic substances

On June 13, 2023, the long-in-the-making amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) were passed by the Senate and received royal...